A hmong child, her american doctors, and the collision of two cultures paperback by. Asian history book list ohio university press swallow press. What are some good books on asian american history. Asian american experience book series u of illinois press. Drawing on current scholarship, shelley lee brings forward the many strands of asian american history, highlighting the distinctive nature of the asian american experience while placing the narrative in the context of the major. Important figures in asian american history quiz by kokoseattle. Based on over seventy interviews, this book surveys the history. A look at the long history of asian americans and its role in shaping us identity.
The making of asian america, by erika lee the new york. Into the wilds of a changing china by val wang, a da. Ive curated a list of various books on the history of a few countries. Her most recent publication is an article entitled iise women and the early korean community, which was published in korean american women. Asians, this remarkable text reveals, transformed the face of america, and they locate the us firmly within a hemispheric and global order. Living in two cultures and reprinted in unequal sisters.
Oct 12, 2006 forty years later, asian american theatre is one of the fastestgrowing theatre sectors with over thirty active theatre companies and numerous awardwinning artists such as frank chin, jessica hagedorn, ping chong, david henry hwang, philip kan gotanda, velina hasu, and b. An interpretive history 1991, twayne publishers, boston. Asian american literary achievements to read from 2016 2016 was an eventful year for asian americans and pacific islanders in literature. Asian american history and culture, book series by temple u press. The making of asian america, by erika lee the new york times. Links are included to the text of selected historical documents. Asianamerican literary achievements to read from 2016 2016 was an eventful year for asian americans and pacific islanders in. His graphic novel, americanborn chinese, won an eisneraward and earned a final spot for the national book award for young readers. In this allnew collection of fascinating interviews with students, lawyers, engineers, politicians, stayathome moms, and activists, joann faung jean lee again draws upon her great skill and. The essay also looks at the pushpull factors that have helped define demographic trends in the united states to present day and also covers some darker periods of american history, including the congressional exclusionary act restricting immigration based on. A new history of asian america is a fresh and uptodate history of asians in the united states from the late eighteenth century to the present. Asian americans in the twentyfirst century the new press. Mar 10, 2012 originally posted by faint1993 ive read that japan teaches their students a different history than what is truth. This book is two decades yet it is still relevant for high school and college students who love to learn.
A new history of asian america ebook by shelley sanghee lee. The full curriculum guide is available for download here. Mustread books for asian pacific american heritage month. This book provides a sweeping and nuanced history of asian americans, revealing how and why the perception of asian immigrants changed over time. Rick atkinson wins american history book prize the new york. The parallels between chairman maos thoughts on strategy and those of sun tzu belie a direct lineage of culture and genius spanning twentyfive centuries. The red earth a vietnamese memoir of life on a colonial rubber plantation by binh tu tran edited by david g. Best nonfiction american history books books about the history of the united states. Chinese peasants and laborers made up the first major group of asians to immigrate to the united states during the 1840s and 1850s. We hope that if youre ever in that neck of the woods, youll take the time. Jun 01, 2019 as a japanese american, labeled as an enemy alien during world war ii, he fought with the 442nd regimental combat team to prove his loyalty.
Article about the first asians in america and early period of asian american history, including the gold rush in california, the transcontinental railroad, anti asian movement, the chinese exclusion act, and the efforts of many asians to fight against such injustices. We are also doing a giveaway of her book, the last cherry blossom. A history of asian americans is a good place to start. Drawing on current scholarship, shelley lee brings forward the many strands of asian american history, highlighting the distinctive nature of the asian american experience while placing the narrative in the context of the major trajectories and. Explore these west coast asianamerican heritage sites. See more ideas about american history, history and asian american.
Popular asian american non fiction books goodreads. The following history on asian american was taken from the jacl curriculum guide, the journey from gold mountain. History online free by downloading openstaxs united states history textbook and using our accompanying online resources. Marr translation by john spragens phu rieng was one of many french rubber plantations in colonial vietnam. Designed for collegeage students, this cdrom covers asian american history and contemporary issues, and includes audiovisual materials and primary documents. Of course, very few of us know what actually happened, so we dont know if the japanese textbooks or the american textbooks are more accurate. Since then, they have undergone violent and unjust discrimination but have also overcome it. You will find ways to apply sun tzus military wisdom for various business areas. Asian migrants, in large part chinese, arrived in significant numbers on the west coast during the 1850s and 1860s to work in gold mining and on the construction of the transcontinental railroad. Asian american history is the history of ethnic and racial groups in the united states who are of asian descent. Tran tu binh was one of 17,606 laborers brought to work there in 1927, and his memoir is a straightforward, emotionally searing account of how one vietnamese youth became. The joy luck club by amy tan, american born chinese by gene luen yang, everything i never told you by celeste ng, the wo. He was awarded the medal of honor, bronze star and purple heart, and until his death, he was the highest ranking asian american politician in united states history.
The award from the newyork historical society honors the first installment of his planned trilogy about the american revolution, which. It was last updated in 1998, so certainly not current, but provides a good foundation for deeper exploration of the subject. The japanese american history archives in san francisco houses an extensive collection of books, documents, maps, photographs, art and film relating to the japanese experience in the us from the. An interpretive history immigrant heritage of america series.
Though better known for his films, at the age of 18 this actor was known as hong kongs top cha cha dancer and boxing champion. The collective term asian american comprises more than twenty distinct nationalities and ethnic groups, and today there are more than 12 million asian pacific americans living in the united states. Asian american history goodreads meet your next favorite book. Celebrate asian pacific american heritage month by reading a few of the many stories by authors of asian and pacific islander heritage and cultures. All you can ever know by nicole chung, beijing bastard. For history books written about the united states, see. American history in full color bill gates gates notes. Aug, 2015 while asian americanpacific islander historic sites can be found all over the country, were taking cues from the national park service and highlighting a few west coast examples that tell the story of centuries of chineseamerican and japaneseamerican history. Primary documents of the asian american experience cultivates historical perspective through experiential and reflective learning.
Africanamerican history the africanamerican experience. The mission of the asian american studies collection aasc is to preserve and make accessible interdisciplinary knowledge and history of asian american communities and the asian diaspora. Sep 06, 2015 lees comprehensive history traces the experiences of myriad asianamerican communities, from chinese laborers in 1850s california to hmong refugees in 1980s minnesota. While many good history books provide perspectives beyond those of the traditional great men of history, lepores book makes diverse points of view central to. As the revolutionary leader who conquered china, mao tsetung was undoubtedly a great strategist. Some elements were adapted from leap leadership education for asian pacifics. List of books and articles about asian americans online. Students also read about asian american authors, discuss asian immigration to the united states, and study a statistics map. Spickard 2007 shows that asian american was an idea invented in the 1960s to bring together chinese, japanese, and filipino americans for strategic political purposes. This book is written in ancient chinese and modern english, with bonus business interpretation. Introduces asian american heritage through a class discussion.
Her academic interests include asian american history, womens history and twentiethcentury us history. Asian immigration to central north america predates the existence of the united states. This is far from a comprehensive list, but i think its a great start. Asian american critique and the cold war by jodi kim univ of minnesota press, 2010. Lees book doesnt radically depart from its predecessors so much as provide a useful and important upgrade by broadening the scope and, at times. Biographies of generals, presidents, activists, etc. The making of asian america shares strong similarities with other broad inclusive asianamerican histories, most obviously ronald takakis strangers from a different shore, first published in 1989. From maxine hong kingstons the warrior woman to elaine castillos america is not the heart, discover beloved classics and contemporary favorites that have shaped the culture and history of. Asian american history teaching guide books for students. This category is for history books written in the united states, i. Organizational management, human resources, ebusiness communication, sales marketing, and competitive intelligence.
Angel child, dragon child by michele maria surat grades k3 ur, an immigrant child from vietnam, tries adjusting to a new life in america. Asian americans small numbers of asians first arrived in the americas in the mid16th century, but the main influx began just in the mid19th century. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass frederick douglass. American history textbooks can differ across the country, in ways that are shaded by partisan politics. Asian american history japanese american citizens league. Asian american studies collection ethnic studies library. There have been many books written on each era of each country, but reading all is impossible. This timeline is primarily adapted from sucheng chans book asian americans. From ancient tales to immigrant struggles in the u. A new history of asian america 1st edition shelley sang. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Common sense media editors help you choose asian and asian american books. The columbia guide to asian american history by gary y.
Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Asian american chronology volume 1 uxlgale research 1995 explore significant social, political, economic, cultural and professional milestones in asian american history with this. Jul, 2015 the late ronald takakis survey strangers from a different shore. A stunning achievement, the making of asian america establishes the centrality of asians to american history, and poses alternatives to us national and immigration histories. As american society becomes more diverse both in racial and economic terms, it is in the best interests of apas to increase awareness about apa history, educate future apa generations about racial biases and injustices in american history, and develop alliances with other minorities to create a unified stance against racial prejudice and exclusion. Designed to fill a content gap in general introductory books on the subject, this text shares documentary case studies of asian immigrants struggling for the right to be fully american. Asia is a vast continent that contains a variety of different countries, each with their own fascinating history. Please welcome kathleen burkinshaw with a list of diverse historical fiction for ages 9 and up.