The making of Asian America

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.