Asian American Studies

This encyclopedia provides categorical and alphabetical lists of concepts, names, locations, events, and other important aspects of the Japanese American incarceration experience during World War II.

Key moments in Asian American history come alive in this concise and accessible chronology.

Common topics that helped determine the degree and pace of acculturation for each ethnic group are addressed in each of the 17 essays, providing the reader with a comparative reference tool. Seven new ethnic groups are included: Arabs, Haitians, Vietnamese, Koreans, Filipinos, Asian Indians, and Dominicans. New essays on Irish, Chinese, and Mexican groups are provided as are revised and updated essays on the remaining groups from the first edition.

This five-part series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations, and cultural innovation. It is a timely, clear-eyed look at the vital role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation.