Asian American History Day by Day: A Reference Guide to Events
- ISBN-10
- 031339928X
- ISBN-13
- 9780313399282
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 463
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-10-12
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Jonathan H. X. Lee
Description
An accessible and ready reference for student research, this day-by-day guide highlights the importance of Asian Americans in U.S. history, highlighting the impact of specific individuals and this large ethnic group as a whole across time and documenting the evolution of policies, issues, and feelings concerning this particular American population. • Provides detailed information throughout history on the events, people, and places of Asian American history • Presents a unique calendar approach to recognizing the contributions of this significant ethnic demographic throughout U.S. history that demonstrates how all 365 days of the year can feature an achievement made by Asian Americans • Offers information on celebrities, inventors, events, and more that relate to Asian American life in the United States
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