Xiaojian Zhao

Asian Americans: An Encyclopedia of Social, Cultural, Economic, and Political History [3 volumes] Xiaojian Zhao

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Review Quotes:"This encyclopedia would be most useful for any researcher looking for information on Asian Americans and their history, especially where there is an Asian American population. Recommended for academic and public libraries." - BooklistReview Quotes:"This work will serve as a one-stop resource for those looking for accurate information on important policies, events, and notable individuals from this population. . . . The set is highly recommended." - ARBABrief Description: "This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on Asian Americans, comprising three volumes that address a broad range of topics on various Asian and Pacific Islander American groups from 1848 to the present day" --From Publisher Description. Review Quotes:"This welcome three-volume encyclopedia is the latest addition to a growing number of reference works on the subject. Primarily focused on the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of Asian Americans in the United States, it encompasses Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. . . . The set's 55 primary documents are an important feature; they include useful legal background central to the Asian American experience, e.g., Japanese American redress via the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. . . . Recommended." - ChoiceBiographical Note: Xiaojian Zhao, PhD, is professor of Asian American studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Edward J. W. Park, PhD, is professor of Asian Pacific American studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. Review Quotes: "This welcome three-volume encyclopedia is the latest addition to a growing number of reference works on the subject. Primarily focused on the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of Asian Americans in the United States, it encompasses Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. . . . The set's 55 primary documents are an important feature; they include useful legal background central to the Asian American experience, e.g., Japanese American redress via the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. . . . Recommended." - ChoiceReview Quotes: "This encyclopedia would be most useful for any researcher looking for information on Asian Americans and their history, especially where there is an Asian American population. Recommended for academic and public libraries." - BooklistReview Quotes: "This work will serve as a one-stop resource for those looking for accurate information on important policies, events, and notable individuals from this population. . . . The set is highly recommended." - ARBAPublisher Marketing: This three-volume work represents a leading reference resource for Asian American studies that gives students, researchers, librarians, teachers, and other interested readers the ability to easily locate accurate, up-to-date information about Asian ethnic groups, historical and contemporary events, important policies, and notable individuals. Written by leading scholars in their fields of expertise and authorities in diverse professions, the entries devote attention to diverse Asian and Pacific Islander American groups as well as the roles of women, distinct socioeconomic classes, Asian American political and social movements, and race relations involving Asian Americans. Review Citations:

Booklist 03/15/2014 pg. 63 (EAN 9781598842395, Hardcover)

Choice 06/01/2014 (EAN 9781598842395, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 60 (EAN 9781598842395, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Contributor Bio:  Zhao, Xiaojian Xiaojian Zhao, PhD, is professor of Asian American studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.