Historian Erika Lee explores U.S. immigration and Asian American history with clarity. She's the author of influential books such as At America's Gates, Angel Island, and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects. Her work provides direct understanding of these important subjects.
The making of Asian America
The making of Asian America
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This definitive history explores the profound impact of Asian Americans on the United States, tracing their journey from the first arrivals in the 1500s to their current status as the nation's fastest-growing demographic. It uncovers the often-overlooked contributions and struggles of generations of Asian immigrants and their descendants, including experiences with discrimination, exclusion laws, and wartime incarceration. The book reveals how community activism and new waves of immigration have shaped a new Asian America, examining the complicated role race continues to play in the country.
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The Making of Asian AmericaMP3 CD, Sep
519 pages
Tantor AudioISBN: 97814945645443 editions available
