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Ronald Takaki, a noted Asian American historian and former Berkeley Ethnic Studies professor, offers a comprehensive overview of Asian immigration to the United States. The book traces the surge of arrivals during the Gold Rush era, the restrictive policies of the late 1800s—including the Chinese Exclusion Act—and the continuing evolution of Asian immigrant experiences into contemporary times. Takaki’s work provides an engaging and essential account of the social conditions and historical forces shaping Asian American communities.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Ronald Takaki
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