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.
By:
Henry T. Trueba, Lilly Cheng, Kenji Ima Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9781138976672 ISBN 10: 1138976679 Pages: 208 Publication Date:26 August 2016 Audience:
College/higher education
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
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.