| Struggle for Ethnic Identity: Narratives by Asian American Professionals Contributor(s): Min, Pyong Gap (Author), Kim, Rose (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0761990674 ISBN-13: 9780761990673 Publisher: Altamira Press OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1999 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Biography & Autobiography | Reference |
| Dewey: 920 |
| LCCN: 98-040171 |
| Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 6.06" W x 9.03" (0.72 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dr. Pyong Gap Min and Rose Kim present a compilation of narratives on ethnic identity written by first-, 1.5-, and second-generation Asian American professionals. In an attempt to reconcile the dichotomies long associated with being both Asian and American, these narratives trace the formation of each author's ethnic identity and discuss its importance in shaping his or her professional career. The narratives touch upon common themes of prejudice and discrimination, loss and retention of ethnic subculture, ethnic versus non-ethnic friendship networks, and racial and inter-racial dating patterns. When coupled with Dr. Min's comprehensive introductory chapter on contemporary trends in the study of ethnicity, these narratives prove that constructing one's ethnicity is truly a dynamic process and serve as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in teaching or studying the concepts of ethnic identity. |