Asian Americans have made significant contributions to American
society. This reference work celebrates the contributions of 166
distinguished Asian Americans. Most people profiled are not
featured in any other biographical collection of noted Asian
Americans. The Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, Filipino
Americans, Korean Americans, South Asian Americans (from India and
Pakistan), and Southeast Asian Americans (from Cambodia, Laos, and
Vietnam) profiled in this work represent more than 75 fields of
endeavor. From historical figures to figure skater Michelle Kwan,
this work features both prominent and less familiar individuals who
have made significant contributions in their fields. A number of
the contemporary subjects have given exclusive interviews for this
work.
All biographies have been written by experts in their ethnic
fields. Those profiled range widely from distinguished scientists
and Nobel Prize winners to sports stars, from actors to activists,
from politicians to business leaders, from artists to literary
luminaries. All are role models for young men and women, and many
have overcome difficult odds to succeed. These colorfully written,
substantive biographies detail their subjects' goals, struggles,
and commitments to success and to their ethnic communities. More
than 40 portraits accompany the biographies and each biography
concludes with a list of suggested reading for further research.
Appendices organizing the biographies by ethnic group and
profession make searching easy. This is the most current
biographical dictionary on Asian Americans and is ideal for student
research.
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