Japanese Americans: The History And Culture Of A People

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

• | Author: Jonathan H. X. Lee, Jonathan H. X. Lee
• | Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• | Publication Date: Nov 30, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 504 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/History
• | ISBN-10: 1440841896
• | ISBN-13: 9781440841897