Japanese Americans: The History and Culture of a People

by Dean Adachi (Author), Jonathan Lee (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2017

  $161.17

  This book provides a comprehensive story of the complicated and rich story of the Japanese American experience-from immigration, to discrimination, to adaptation, achievement and contributions to the American mosaic.

  
  * Includes more than 200 clearly written, cross-referenced entries that present brief histories on the key people, places, and events associated with Japanese American history

  * Highlights the distinctive contributions of Japanese Americans to the fabric and plurality of American life

  * Describes the political, social, and religious institutions founded by Japanese Americans and the community-building, activist, and philanthropic roles they have played

  * Provides a chronology of events, illustrations, and collection of primary documents