25 Events That Shaped Asian American History - An Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic (Hardcover)

This book provides detailed and engaging narratives about 25 pivotal events in Asian American history, celebrates Asian Americans' contributions to U.S. history, and examines the ways their experiences have shaped American culture. Asian Americans have made significant contributions to American history, society, and culture. This book presents key events in the Asian American experience through 25 well-developed, accessible essays; detailed timelines; biographies of notable figures; excerpts of primary source documents; and sidebars and images that provide narrative and visual information on high-interest topics. Arranged chronologically, the 25 essays showcase the ways in which Asian Americans have contributed to U.S. history and culture and bear witness to their struggles, activism, and accomplishments. The book offers a unique look at the Asian American experience, from the California Gold Rush in the mid-nineteenth century to the 2017 travel ban. Highlighting events with national and international significance, such as the Central Pacific Railroad Construction, Korean War, and 9/11, it documents the Asian American experience and demonstrates Asian Americans' impact on American life. Provides readers with an understanding of the key events in Asian American history Includes broad and detailed coverage through biographies of notable figures, excerpts from primary sources, a chronology, and sidebars Highlights Asian Americans' achievements and contributions to American history and culture Demonstrates the important roles of Asian Americans in the US Recommends additional resources for further study

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Publishing Group
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2019
Editors:	Lan Dong
Dimensions:	185 x 262 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	471
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-6088-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-6088-2
Barcode:	9781440860881

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