Asian Americans in Michigan: Voices from the Midwest (Great

Asian Americans in Michigan: Voices from the Midwest (Great Lakes Books)

While the number of Asians in Michigan was small for a good portion of the stateâ€™s history, many Asian-derived communities have settled in the area and grown significantly over time. In Asian Americans in Michigan: Voices from the Midwest, editors Sook Wilkinson and Victor Jew have assembled forty-one contributors to give an intimate glimpse into Michiganâ€™s Asian-American communities, creating a fuller picture of these often overlooked groups. Accounts in the collection come from a range of perspectives, including first-generation immigrants, those born in the United States, and third- and fourth-generation Americans of Asian heritage.

In five sections, contributors consider the historical and demographic origins of Michiganâ€™s Asian American communities, explore their experiences in memory and legacy keeping, highlight particular aspects of community culture and heritage, and comment on prospects and hopes for the future. This volumeâ€™s vibrant mix of contributors trace their ancestries back to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan), South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan), and Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Hmong). Though each contributor writes from his or her unique set of experiences, Asian Americans in Michigan also reveals universal values and memories held by larger communities.

Asian Americans in Michigan makes clear the significant contributions by individuals in many fieldsâ€”including art, business, education, religion, sports, medicine, and politicsâ€”and demonstrates the central role of community organizations in bringing ethnic groups together and preserving memories. Readers interested in Michigan history, sociology, and Asian American studies will enjoy this volume.
Country USA
Manufacturer Wayne State University Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-03-16
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Wayne State University Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2015-03-16
Format	Kindle eBook

Asian Americans in Michigan: Voices from the Midwest (Great Lakes Books)

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