Margins and Mainstreams: Asians in American History and Culture

by Gary Y. Okihiro, Gary Y. Okihiro (Introduction), Moon-Ho Jung (Preface by)

Overview

In this classic book on the meaning of multiculturalism in larger American society, Gary Okihiro explores the significance of Asian American experiences from the perspectives of historical consciousness, race, gender, class, and culture.

While exploring anew the meanings of Asian American social history, Okihiro argues that the core values and ideals of the nation emanate today not from the so-called mainstream but from the margins, from among Asian and African Americans, Latinos and American Indians, women, and the gay and lesbian community. Those groups in their struggles for equality, have helped to preserve and advance the founders’ ideals and have made America a more democratic place for all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780295805368
Publisher:	University of Washington Press
Publication date:	04/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
Lexile:	1680L (what's this?)
File size:	791 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Gary Y. Okihiro is emeritus professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foreword

Introduction

1. When and Where I Enter

2. Is Yellow Black or White?

3. Recentering Women

4. Family Album History

5. Perils of the Body and Mind

6. Margin as Mainstream

Bibliography

Index

Editorial Reviews

"A convenient summary that deftly synthesizes recent scholarship exploring the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and culture among Asian Americans in the U.S. This stimulating and sophisticated treatment, written by a mature scholar, is well worth reading."

Choice

"A concise, highly readable, and state-of-the-art reflection on Asian American history by one of its leading scholars."

Western Historical Quarterly

A concise, highly readable, and state-of-the-art reflection on Asian American history by one of its leading scholars.

-- "Western Historical Quarterly"

A convenient summary that deftly synthesizes recent scholarship exploring the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and culture among Asian Americans in the U.S. This stimulating and sophisticated treatment, written by a mature scholar, is well worth reading.

-- "Choice"

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