The snake dance of Asian American activism : community, vision, and power /
Liu, Michael,1948-
Geron, Kim,1951-
Lai, Tracy A. M.,1951-
Lanham, MD : Lexington Books,
c2008.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-196) and index.
Exploring the Asian American Movement using social movement theory -- Background to the formation of the AAM -- Swelling rhythm: the 1960s era and the conditions for change -- The birth of the movement: stepping toward new values and new community -- The Mature Movement (1976-1982): weaving through new surroundings -- From Vincent Chin to Jesse Jackson (1983-1989): the horned snake rattles -- Last dance and a new motion in a tube of bamboo (post-1990).
Asian Americans
Asian Americans
Political activists
Civil rights movements
Social movements
Community life
Social justice
Power (Social sciences)