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Overview
Offering a broad overview of the Asian American experience, Asian Americans provides an accessible resource for all students interested in the expanding and important Asian American population. While historical information is provided for each group, the main focus is on the variables and issues that impact Asian American life today. The scholars who author the chapters look at topics such as labor force participation and economic status, educational achievements, intermarriage, intergroup relations, and settlement patterns. Photo essays help to enhance the presentations.
Synopsis
Sociologists, and one educational psychologist, update their 1995 textbook for social-science oriented courses in Asian American studies to incorporate information from the 2000 US Census, new publications, emerging issues and the adaptation of the new second generation. Interspersed with the dozen text essays are eight two- page photographic essays. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR