Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today: [2 Volumes]

Biographical Note:

Edith Wen-Chu Chen is associate professor in the Asian American Studies Department at California State University, Northridge.

Grace J. Yoo is professor of Asian American studies at San Francisco State University.

This is a revealing compilation of essays on the latest research and debates on Asian Americans, a growing and influential ethnic group today.
Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today is the first major reference work focused on the full expanse of contemporary Asian American experiences in the United States. Drawing on over two decades of research, it takes an unprecedented look at the major issues confronting the Asian American community as a whole, and the specific ethnic identities within that community--from established groups such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Americans to newer groups such as Cambodian and Hmong Americans.

Across two volumes, Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today offers 110 entries on the current state of affairs, controversies, successes, and outlooks for future for Asian Americans. The set is divided into 11 thematic sections including diversity and demographics; education; health; identity; immigrants, refugees, and citizenship; law; media; politics; war; work and economy; youth, family, and the aged. Contributors include leading experts in the fields of Asian American studies, education, public health, political science, law, economics, and psychology.

• Organizes 100 key issues impacting Asian Americans around thematic sections such as youth, family and the aged, health, law, education, the media, and immigration
• Includes the insights of over 100 leading experts and scholars on Asian American contemporary issues from fields such as education, public health, law, economics, and psychology
• Numerous sidebars appear with biographical profiles, quotations, statistics, and document snippets throughout the volumes
• Includes photos of community members, prominent Asian American figures, events, and more
• Suggested readings including electronic sources for 110 key issues along with recommended websites

"...this is a recommended purchase for college and university libraries as well as for school districts and social agencies serving Asian American immigrant populations."

Booklist

"...this work capably balances a comprehensive overview of Asian American communities in general with descriptive, detailed commentaries on single Asian American populations. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty."

Choice

"With the Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today, Chen and Yoo fill a gap in scholarly reference works concerning contemporary social issues affecting Asian Americans....Their Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues today is highly recommended for college and university libraries, especially those that support cultural and Asian or Asian American studies programmes."

Reference Reviews

Review Citations:

• Booklist 05/15/2010 pg. 64 (EAN 9780313347498, Hardcover)
• Choice 09/01/2010 (EAN 9780313347498, Hardcover)
• Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg. 65 (EAN 9780313347498, Hardcover)