The Contemporary Asian American Experience: Beyond the Model

The Contemporary Asian American Experience: Beyond the Model Minority (3rd Edition)

This book examines the contemporary history, culture, and social relationships that form the fundamental issues confronted by Asians in America today. Comprehensive, 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. Chapter topics cover the history of Asians in America; emerging communities, changing realities; Asian Americans and educational opportunity; workplace issues; anti-Asian violence; Asian Americans and the media; Asian American families and identities; and political empowerment. For anyone interested in an understanding and awareness beyond the simplistic stereotype of the â€œmodel minorityâ€ â€“through the exposure to important concerns of Asian American groups and communities.
Country USA
Brand Pearson
Manufacturer Pearson
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780131850613
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

The Contemporary Asian American Experience: Beyond the Model Minority (3rd Edition)