Asian Americans [3 Volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Social, Cultural, Economic, and Political History

Asian Americans [3 Volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Social, Cultural, Economic, and Political History
ISBN-10
1598842390
ISBN-13
9781598842395
Category
Social Science
Language
English
Published
2014
Publisher
Greenwood
Authors
Edward J. W. Park, Xiaojian Zhao

Description

This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on Asian Americans, comprising three volumes that address a broad range of topics on various Asian and Pacific Islander American groups from 1848 to the present day. This three-volume work represents a leading reference resource for Asian American studies that gives students, researchers, librarians, teachers, and other interested readers the ability to easily locate accurate, up-to-date information about Asian ethnic groups, historical and contemporary events, important policies, and notable individuals. Written by leading scholars in their fields of expertise and authorities in diverse professions, the entries devote attention to diverse Asian and Pacific Islander American groups as well as the roles of women, distinct socioeconomic classes, Asian American political and social movements, and race relations involving Asian Americans. Presents information on Asian Americans and individual Asian ethnic groups that provides comprehensive overviews of the respective groups Includes special topic entries that contain source information regarding major historical events Comprises work from a truly outstanding list of contributors that include scholars, journalists, writers, community activists, graduate students, and other specialists Expands the boundaries of Asian American studies through innovative entries that address transnationalism, gender and sexuality, and inter- and cross-disciplinarity

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