Asian Americans: Emerging Minorities

This book provides concise coverage of the major Asian American groups from both an historical and socio-cultural perspective. Coverage of each major group Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Asian Indians, Koreans, Pacific Islanders, and newer Asian American groups especially those from Southeast Asia and South Asia provides readers with a balanced overview of all cultures within US Asian society. Content reflects developments of the late 1990s and includes updated demographic information. For research in sociology, history, and ethnic studies professions.