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Asian Americans: Emerging Minorities, 3/E
Harry H.L. Kitano, University of California, Los Angeles
Roger Daniels, University of Cincinnati

ISBN-10: 013790486X
ISBN-13: 9780137904860

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper; 232 pp
Published: 12/05/2000

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For courses in Asian American Studies or Race and Ethnic Relations in departments of sociology, history and ethnic studies.

This text provides concise coverage of the major Asian American groups from both an historical and socio-cultural perspective.

  • NEW - Multicultural nature of American society highlighted.

    • Explains to students that since we live in an increasingly diverse society, it is important to understand cultural and societal differences. Ex.___

  • NEW - More information included on newer Asian American groups, especially those from Southeast Asia and South Asia.

    • Helps to give a more accurate picture of how newer Asian American groups are being assimilated into today's society. Ex.___

  • Coverage of each major group—Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Asian Indians, Koreans, Pacific Islanders, and Southeast Asians.

    • Provides students with a balanced overview of all cultures within US Asian society. Ex.___

  • Content expanded to reflect developments of the late 1990s.

    • Gives students an accurate picture of Asian American culture today. Ex.___

  • Up-to-date demographic information included (chapter 12).

    • Shows students where Asian American cultures are flourishing within the United States. Ex.___

  • Multicultural nature of American society highlighted.

    • Explains to students that since we live in an increasingly diverse society, it is important to understand cultural and societal differences. Ex.___

  • More information included on newer Asian American groups, especially those from Southeast Asia and South Asia.

    • Helps to give a more accurate picture of how newer Asian American groups are being assimilated into today's society. Ex.___



 1. Introduction.


 2. Immigration Laws and Their Effects.


 3. The Chinese: The Early Years.


 4. The Chinese: After 1943.


 5. The Japanese: The Early Years.


 6. The Japanese: After 1946.


 7. The Filipinos.


 8. South Asians: Asian Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis.


 9. The Koreans.


10. The Pacific Islanders.


11. The Southeast Asians.


12. The Present Status of Asian Americans.


13. Adaptation of Asian Americans.


Appendix: Census Bureau Information on the Web.


Suggestions for Further Reading.


Index.

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