Interdisciplinary Studies

For undergraduate courses in Sociology of Asian Americans, Introduction to Asian American Studies, or any course focusing on Asian Americans.

Combining the rigor of scholarship with the accessibility of journalism, this text examines the contemporary history, culture, and social relationships that form the fundamental issues confronted by Asians in America today. Comprehensive, authoritative, yet concise, it focuses on a broad range of issues, and features a unique comparative approach that analyzes how race, class, and gender intersect throughout the contemporary Asian American experience.

• NEW - Added new and engaging research on the Asia Americans experience throughout.

• NEW - Section on Asian American consumer spending (Chapter 2).

• NEW - Section on Asian Americans in sports (Chapter 6).

• NEW - Section on growing number of overseas adoptees from Korea who were raised in the United States (Chapter 7).

• NEW - Updating general statistics from the 2000 census.

• A focus on the contemporary Asian American experience—Within a broader social and historical context.

  • Enables students to better comprehend the fundamental issues confronted by Asians in America today. Ex.___

• Analysis of the concepts of race, class, and gender—Discusses their interrelationship throughout the Asian American experience.

  • Gives students a new level of understanding and awareness of important concerns of Asian American groups and communities. Ex.___

• Coverage of cutting-edge contemporary family issues—e.g., domestic violence; interracial marriage; biracial Asian Americans; and Gay and Lesbian Asian Americans.

  • Familiarizes students with the changing and new roles of Asian American families and identities. Ex.___

• An entire chapter devoted to Asian American political empowerment.

  • Analyzes of some of the most important national, state, and local elections, and their impact on Asian Americans. Ex.___

• A balanced and directly comparative analysis of the different Asian American ethnic groups, newer immigrants, and American-born Asians.

  • Provides students with coverage of Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, Asian Indians, and Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees. Ex.___

• Discussion of Asian American women.

  • Considers how a variety of issues pertain to and impact this group. Ex.___

• Various theoretical perspectives on diverse issues.

  • Helps students compare and contrast different theories throughout the text—on topics such as immigration, immigrant adaptation and assimilation, ethnic entrepreneurship, educational achievement, ethnic identity, interracial marriage, and political incorporation, etc. Ex.___

• Comparison of recent Asian immigrants with earlier immigrants—In socioeconomic background and adjustment to American society.

  • Shows students that traditional concepts and theories may not apply to contemporary situations. Ex.___

• Numerous tables.

  • Highlights the most up-to-date collection of immigration, demographic, socioeconomic, and educational data on Asian Americans. Ex.___

• Added new and engaging research on the Asia Americans experience throughout.

• Section on Asian American consumer spending (Chapter 2).

• Section on Asian Americans in sports (Chapter 6).

• Section on growing number of overseas adoptees from Korea who were raised in the United States (Chapter 7).

• Updating general statistics from the 2000 census.

Introduction: Changing Asian America.


1. The History of Asians in America.


2. Emerging Communities, Changing Realities.


3. The Right to Excel: Asian Americans and Educational Opportunity.


4. Workplace Issues: Beyond Glass Ceilings.


5. Anti-Asian Violence: Breaking the Silence.


6. Charlie Chan No More: Asian Americans and the Media.


7. More Than “Family Values”: Asian American Families and Identities.


8. The Final Frontier: Asian American Political Empowerment.


Conclusion: Coming Full Circle.


Bibliography.


Index.

Sociology of Asian-Americans  (Race and Ethnic Studies)
Race / Ethnic Relations  [SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS]   (Sociology)
Race and Ethnic Relations  (Race and Ethnic Studies)
Sociology of Asian Americans  (Sociology)
Introduction to Asian-American Studies  (Race and Ethnic Studies)

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  ©2008 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 400 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 013185061X | ISBN-13: 9780131850613
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  For undergraduate courses in Sociology of Asian Americans or Introduction to Asian American Studies.

   

  Combining the rigor of scholarship with the accessibility of journalism, this text examines the contemporary history, culture, and social relationships that form the fundamental issues confronted by Asians in America today. Comprehensive, authoritative, yet concise, it focuses on a broad range of issues, and features a unique comparative approach that analyzes how race, class, and gender intersect throughout the contemporary Asian American experience.

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ISBN-10: 0205517242 | ISBN-13: 9780205517244

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©2010 | Prentice Hall | Website | Estimated Availability : 10/15/2009
ISBN-10: 0205594581 | ISBN-13: 9780205594580
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©2004 | Prentice Hall | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205405894 | ISBN-13: 9780205405893
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©2005 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 48 pp | Instock
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