Myth Or Reality?: Adaptive Strategies Of Asian Americans In California / Edition 1

by Henry T. Trueba, Lilly Cheng, Kenji Ima

Overview

Presents the reality of Asian successes and problems and challenges faced by immigrants in the USA. Case studies and episodes are presented and the book shows data that calibrates the differential success of various Asian populations and the need to assist those who are less successful.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750700726
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/30/1992
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Henry T. Trueba, Lilly Cheng, Kenji Ima

Table of Contents

Theoretical perspectives - America's most recent immigrants; Asian diversity and the challenges faced by newcomers; academic achievement of Asian minorities; conflict and adaptation - child, family and community; Asian minorities at risk - education, delinquency and labour force; equity issues and recommendations; analysis and implications of research on minority student empowerment.