U-X-L Asian American almanac /edited by Irene Natividad and Susan B. Gall. - second edition. - Detroit : U-X-L, (c)2004. - xvi, 268 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.

Rev. edition of: Asian American almanac. c1996.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Reader's guide -- Photo credits -- Words to know -- Who are the Asian Americans? -- Significant documents -- Landmarks -- Immigration -- Civil rights -- Legal system in the United States -- Population -- Jobs and money -- Women and fFamilies -- Languages -- Education -- Science and engineering -- Religion -- Literature -- Theatre -- Sports and athletics -- Military -- Suggestions for further reading -- Index.

Looks at the history and culture of the ethnic groups who are descendants from Asian and Pacific Island countries, covering such topics as religion, family, health, employment, civil rights, and education.



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