Japanese Americans: The History and Culture of a People
- ISBN-10
- 144084190X
- ISBN-13
- 9781440841903
- Series
- Japanese Americans
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 462
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-11-10
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Jonathan H. X. Lee
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. • Includes more than 200 clearly written, cross-referenced entries that present brief histories on the key people, places, and events associated with Japanese American history • Highlights the distinctive contributions of Japanese Americans to the fabric and plurality of American life • Describes the political, social, and religious institutions founded by Japanese Americans and the community-building, activist, and philanthropic roles they have played • Provides a chronology of events, illustrations, and collection of primary documents
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