Japanese Americans
Subtitle: the history and culture of a people
By: Jonathan H.X. Lee, editor
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 462
ISBN-13: 9781440841897
Subjects: Social conditions; Japanese Americans; Biography; History
Description: This book provides a comprehensive story of the complicated and rich story of the Japanese American experience--from immigration, to discrimination, to adaptation, achievement and contributions to the American mosaic. Japanese Americans: The History and Culture of a People highlights the contributions of Japanese Americans in history, civil rights, politics, economic development, arts, literature, film, popular culture, sports, and religious landscapes. It not only provides context to important events in Japanese American history and in-depth information about the lives and backgrounds of well-known Japanese Americans, but also captures the essence of everyday life for Japanese Americans as they have adjusted their identities, established communities, and interacted with other ethnic groups. This volume is a resource for exploring why the Japanese came to America more than 130 years ago, where they settled, and what experiences played a role in forming the distinctive Japanese American identity.--Adapted from publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 433-439) and index.
Table of contents: title: Context of Japanese emigration : coming to America; title: Political activity and economic life : business endeavors and involvement in American politics; title: Cultural and religious life : people, institutions, and organizations; title: Literature, the arts, popular culture, and sports : people, movements, and expressions of identity.