About this title: An award-winning Chinese-American journalist presents a groundbreaking discussion of defining moments that have transformed Asian Americans from a loosely knit, largely invisible ethnic group into a self-identified racial group that is influencing every aspect of American society. Photos.
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Date Published: 2001-05-15
ISBN-13:9780374527365ISBN:0374527369
Description: New. New Book. There is slight time wear. Otherwise looks new. Free tracking # included! International buyers are welcome. We ship every business day. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780374527365ISBN:0374527369
Description: Very Good-Used in None as Issued jacket. / 0374527369. Some edge wear to coverand some pages. Book is clean and tight. Ships with confirming email. 100% money back guarantee. read more
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 368 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Oversized softcover trade paperback, Fine Condition (Brand new book! ). read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780374147747ISBN:0374147744
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Flawless copy. Appears new. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Paperback Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780374527365ISBN:0374527369
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. "This groundbreaking book is about the transformation of Asian Americans from a few small disconnected, and largely invisible ethnic groups into a self-identified racial group that is influencing every aspect of American society. ASIAN AMERICAN DREAMS also examines the rampant stereotypes of Asian Americans that have an impact on key issues concerning all Americans, from affirmative action and campaign finance to popular culture and national security. " This book ... read more
"Asian American Dreams is a true emergence of the American people. As an Asian American, I can connect to this story of Helen Zia's survival as Asian in America. The author brings many topics about descrimination and stereotype in her life in the Asian American race. I feel really glad that now more Asian Americans are speaking up on who they are even though they are different. Although we are a minority in the nation, many of us has left a important footprint in the foundation of this growing country. Even though I myself have experienced so many stereotypes when I was in elementary and junior high school, I have come to speak out more about who I am more proudly and effectively. This shows my strength and my ability to win equality. I would recommend this book to Asian Americans and people of other cultures who feel that inequality, descrimination, and stereotype are greatly affecting their lifestyles because of their face and their skin."
"Being yellow, I've never felt like I've had much of a place in America. I've never felt like i had much history or connection. A dear friend lent me her copy of this book, and though I had a hard time following the flow (it's a bit dry) this book reassured me that there is a history through Colonial times of Asians immigrating to the U.S., and being forced to emigrate as racism grew or declined over time. I wanted to finish it, but just couldn't get there. I'm not sure whether it's that I couldn't find anymore to relate with once the author turned it into a more personal story towards the end of the book, or whether I just ran out of steam as my defense and move in the last month just left no time for anything else."
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