Asian Immigration to the United States by Philip Q. Yang (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Asian Immigration to the United States by Philip Q. Yang Offers an examination of Asian immigration to the United States, focusing on three central questions: What causes Asian immigration to the United States? How do post-1965 Asian immigrants impact American society? How do new Asian immigrants and their children adapt to American life? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This comprehensive book offers a unique and much needed examination of Asian immigration to the United States, focusing on three central questions: What causes Asian immigration to the United States? How do post-1965 Asian immigrants impact American society? How do new Asian immigrants and their children adapt to American life? This is the first book that systematically delves into post-1965 Asian immigration to the United States and covers a wide range of issues, such as immigration causes and trends; settlement and adaptation patterns; types of immigrants; immigrant transnationalism; undocumented immigration; and the demographic, racial/ethnic, economic, sociocultural, and political impacts of Asian immigration. Importantly, the author develops a novel synthetic theory for explaining Asian immigration and demonstrates support for it in both historical and contemporary contexts. The book also provides a vast amount of the latest generalizable quantitative data on Asian immigration. Combining rigorous scholarship with engaging readability, Asian Immigration to the United States will be an invaluable text for college and graduate students of immigration, Asian American studies, and race and ethnicity, as well as an excellent reference book for scholars and policymakers. Back Cover This comprehensive book offers a unique and much needed examination of Asian immigration to the United States, focusing on three central questions: What causes Asian immigration to the United States? How do post-1965 Asian immigrants impact American society? How do new Asian immigrants and their children adapt to American life? This is the first book that systematically delves into post-1965 Asian immigration to the United States and covers a wide range of issues, such as immigration causes and trends; settlement and adaptation patterns; types of immigrants; immigrant transnationalism; undocumented immigration; and the demographic, racial/ethnic, economic, sociocultural, and political impacts of Asian immigration. Importantly, the author develops a novel synthetic theory for explaining Asian immigration and demonstrates support for it in both historical and contemporary contexts. The book also provides a vast amount of the latest generalizable quantitative data on Asian immigration. Combining rigorous scholarship with engaging readability, Asian Immigration to the United States will be an invaluable text for college and graduate students of immigration, Asian American studies, and race and ethnicity, as well as an excellent reference book for scholars and policymakers. Flap This comprehensive book offers a unique and much needed examination of Asian immigration to the United States, focusing on three central questions: What causes Asian immigration to the United States? How do post-1965 Asian immigrants impact American society? How do new Asian immigrants and their children adapt to American life? This is the first book that systematically delves into post-1965 Asian immigration to the United States and covers a wide range of issues, such as immigration causes and trends; settlement and adaptation patterns; types of immigrants; immigrant transnationalism; undocumented immigration; and the demographic, racial/ethnic, economic, sociocultural, and political impacts of Asian immigration. Importantly, the author develops a novel synthetic theory for explaining Asian immigration and demonstrates support for it in both historical and contemporary contexts. The book also provides a vast amount of the latest generalizable quantitative data on Asian immigration. Combining rigorous scholarship with engaging readability, Asian Immigration to the United States will be an invaluable text for college and graduate students of immigration, Asian American studies, and race and ethnicity, as well as an excellent reference book for scholars and policymakers. Author Biography Philip Q. Yang is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Sociology Graduate Program at Texas Womans University. Table of Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. A Theory of Asian Immigration. 3. Pre-1965 Asian Immigration. 4. Post-1965 Asian Immigration. 5. Impacts of Asian Immigration on U.S. Society. 6. Adaptation of Asian Immigrants and Their Children. 7. Conclusion Notes. References. Review "Asian Immigration to the United States is the first social science book that provides a very comprehensive and systematic examination of Asian immigration, especially since 1965, using theories, secondary sources, and empirical data. It is well balanced in theory and empirical data, is easy to read, and is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate Asian American courses."Pyong Gap Min, Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York "The content of this book is rich and balanced from a sociological perspective with a unique Asian American studies sensitivity. Professor Yang is an expert in the area of international migration and Asian immigration to the United States. His formal training in demography and methodology adds empirical sophistication and analytical rigor to existing literature on Asian immigration and immigrants."Min Zhou, University of California, Los Angeles "Yangs Asian Immigration to the United States is a very fluid and accessible study. It is structurally sound and complete, and will be a very useful reference for researchers, students, policy-makers, and anyone who is interested in Asian immigration."Huping Ling, Truman State University Long Description This comprehensive book offers a unique and much needed examination of Asian immigration to the United States, focusing on three central questions: What causes Asian immigration to the United States? How do post-1965 Asian immigrants impact American society? How do new Asian immigrants and their children adapt to American life? This is the first book that systematically delves into post-1965 Asian immigration to the United States and covers a wide range of issues, such as immigration causes and trends; settlement and adaptation patterns; types of immigrants; immigrant transnationalism; undocumented immigration; and the demographic, racial/ethnic, economic, sociocultural, and political impacts of Asian immigration. Importantly, the author develops a novel synthetic theory for explaining Asian immigration and demonstrates support for it in both historical and contemporary contexts. The book also provides a vast amount of the latest generalizable quantitative data on Asian immigration. Combining rigorous scholarship with engaging readability, Asian Immigration to the United States will be an invaluable text for college and graduate students of immigration, Asian American studies, and race and ethnicity, as well as an excellent reference book for scholars and policymakers. Review Text "Asian Immigration to the United States is the first social science book that provides a very comprehensive and systematic examination of Asian immigration, especially since 1965, using theories, secondary sources, and empirical data. It is well balanced in theory and empirical data, is easy to read, and is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate Asian American courses." Pyong Gap Min, Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York "The content of this book is rich and balanced from a sociological perspective with a unique Asian American studies sensitivity. Professor Yang is an expert in the area of international migration and Asian immigration to the United States. His formal training in demography and methodology adds empirical sophistication and analytical rigor to existing literature on Asian immigration and immigrants." Min Zhou, University of California, Los Angeles "Yangs Asian Immigration to the United States is a very fluid and accessible study. It is structurally sound and complete, and will be a very useful reference for researchers, students, policy-makers, and anyone who is interested in Asian immigration." Huping Ling, Truman State University Review Quote " Asian Immigration to the United States is the first social science book that provides a very comprehensive and systematic examination of Asian immigration, especially since 1965, using theories, secondary sources, and empirical data. It is well balanced in theory and empirical data, is easy to read, and is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate Asian American courses." Pyong Gap Min, Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York "The content of this book is rich and balanced from a sociological perspective with a unique Asian American studies sensitivity. Professor Yang is an expert in the area of international migration and Asian immigration to the United States. His formal training in demography and methodology adds empirical sophistication and analytical rigor to existing literature on Asian immigration and immigrants." Min Zhou, University of California, Los Angeles "Yangs Asian Immigration to the United States is a very fluid and accessible study. It is structurally sound and complete, and will be a very useful reference for researchers, students, policy-makers, and anyone who is interested in Asian immigration." Huping Ling, Truman State University Details ISBN0745645038 Pages 192 Year 2011 ISBN-10 0745645038 ISBN-13 9780745645032 Format Paperback Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 304.87305 Short Title ASIAN IMMIGRATION TO THE US Language English Media Book Publication Date 2011-04-08 Edition 1st Illustrations black & white tables, figures Series Immigration and Society Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2011-04-08 AU Release Date 2011-04-08 NZ Release Date 2011-04-08 Author Philip Q. Yang Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Alternative 9780745645025 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136301385;

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