Asian American politics
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Asian American politics
Polity, 2008
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-223) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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ISBN 9780745634463
Description
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of Asian American participation in US politics. Written to be easily accessible to students, the book covers historical and cultural context, political behavior and attitudes, interest groups and parties, elected officials, and public policies that have an important impact on Asian Americans.
The role of identity provides an organizing theme which allows students to see connections between different aspects of Asian American politics. Andrew Aoki and Okiyoshi Takeda explain how the fate of Asian Americans has been powerfully influenced by the way they have been portrayed in the media, and more generally, in US society. Students are introduced to the "forever foreigner" image, which has helped to marginalise Asian Americans, and the "model minority" myth, which can give policymakers misleading impressions. The book also stresses how Asian Americans have worked to take control of their image and political fortunes. Students learn how the Asian American Movement helped to promote a "panethnic" identity which could strengthen Asian American political influence.
Asian American Politics is a lively and accessible introduction, ideal for students taking courses in race and politics.
For more information and resources visit the accompanying series
website: www.politybooks.com/minoritypol
Table of Contents
Preface: Asian American Politics - Racialization and its Consequences
Chapter 1: Why Study Asian American Politics? Racialization and its consequences.
Chapter 2: Asian Americans Today
Chapter 3: Political Participation and Public Opinion
Chapter 4: Interest Groups and Social Movements
Chapter 5: Elected Officials and Representation
Chapter 6: Conflict and Cooperation with Other Minority Groups
Chapter 7: Images of Asian Americans and their Political Consequences
Chapter 8: Asian Americans, Public Policy, and Intersectionality
Chapter 9: The Politics of Identity and the Future of American Politics
Appendix: Defining and Counting Asian Americans
Notes
Works Cited
Index
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: pbk ISBN 9780745634470
Description
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of Asian American participation in US politics. Written to be easily accessible to students, the book covers historical and cultural context, political behavior and attitudes, interest groups and parties, elected officials, and public policies that have an important impact on Asian Americans.
The role of identity provides an organizing theme which allows students to see connections between different aspects of Asian American politics. Andrew Aoki and Okiyoshi Takeda explain how the fate of Asian Americans has been powerfully influenced by the way they have been portrayed in the media, and more generally, in US society. Students are introduced to the "forever foreigner" image, which has helped to marginalise Asian Americans, and the "model minority" myth, which can give policymakers misleading impressions. The book also stresses how Asian Americans have worked to take control of their image and political fortunes. Students learn how the Asian American Movement helped to promote a "panethnic" identity which could strengthen Asian American political influence.
Asian American Politics is a lively and accessible introduction, ideal for students taking courses in race and politics.
For more information and resources visit the accompanying series website: www.politybooks.com/minoritypol
Table of Contents
Preface: Asian American Politics - Racialization and its Consequences
Chapter 1: Why Study Asian American Politics? Racialization and its consequences.
Chapter 2: Asian Americans Today
Chapter 3: Political Participation and Public Opinion
Chapter 4: Interest Groups and Social Movements
Chapter 5: Elected Officials and Representation
Chapter 6: Conflict and Cooperation with Other Minority Groups
Chapter 7: Images of Asian Americans and their Political Consequences
Chapter 8: Asian Americans, Public Policy, and Intersectionality
Chapter 9: The Politics of Identity and the Future of American Politics
Appendix: Defining and Counting Asian Americans
Notes
Works Cited
Index
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