Asian American Chronology: Chronologies of the American Mosaic

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Key moments in Asian American history come alive in this concise and accessible chronology. Understanding the history of Asians in America is key to understanding the development of America itself. Asian American Chronology: Chronologies of the American Mosaic presents the most influential events in Asian American historyas well as key moments that have remained under the historical radar. This in-depth record covers events from the 18th century to the present day, including the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Entries, organized chronologically by category, allow readers to trace the development of Asian peoples and culture in the United States over time, including the role of Chinese labor in building railroads, the importation of Filipino slaves, labor strikes and civil rights issues, Japanese-American internment, women's roles, literature, music, politics, and increased immigration in the mid-20th century. In addition to these broad topics, the book also treats individual events from the Rock Springs Massacre to the Gold Rush to the current prevalence of Japanese players in Major League Baseball.

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This reference gives the general reader an introduction to breadth of the Asian experience in America. * ARBAonline *
This chronology of Asian-American generations in North America can be used by general readers to track 31 subject categories such as migration patterns, historical events, agricultural and farming practices, foreign relations, media and film, science, law and court cases and population. Zhao (Asian American studies, U. of California Santa Barbara) divides this information into pre-nineteenth century, nineteenth century, twentieth century and twenty-first century sections, with brief paragraphs stating relevant developments in social, cultural and political spheres. A glossary of common Asian terminology and a selected biography for further study are also included. * Reference & Research Book News *

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Xiaojian Zhao is associate professor and chair of the Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California-Santa Barbara, CA.