| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 209 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-196) and index. |
| Contents |
Exploring the Asian American Movement using social movement theory -- Background to the formation of the AAM -- Swelling rhythm: the 1960s era and the conditions for change -- The birth of the movement: stepping toward new values and new community -- The Mature Movement (1976-1982): weaving through new surroundings -- From Vincent Chin to Jesse Jackson (1983-1989): the horned snake rattles -- Last dance and a new motion in a tube of bamboo (post-1990). |
| Summary |
This text reinterprets a misunderstood and overlooked epoch of the Asian American experience, the Asian American Movement (AAM). The authors argue that, contrary to the common view of the movement as a passing phase limited to college youth, the Asian American Movement spanned diverse political viewpoints and became increasingly sophisticated and effective. Asian Americans were active participants and played unique roles in the social movements that convulsed the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in protestsagainst the Vietnam War. The book traces the history of the AAM from its roots in the 1930s to the present day and its impact on diverse areas of the Asian American community. Most importantly, it looks at the societal and community dynamics that led tothe movement's trajectory. Using the lens of social movement theory, it analyzes the AAM's rise and ebb and possible resurgence. The authors argue that the AAM constituted a distinct, identifiable, and relatively stable social movement that dramaticallyimpacted the direction of Asian American political and social activity. -- Provided by the publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Asian Americans -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Asian Americans -- Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Asian Americans. |
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Asian Americans -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
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Asian Americans -- Social conditions. |
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Political activists -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Political activists. |
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United States. |
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History. |
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Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Civil rights movements. |
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Social movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Social movements. |
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Community life -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Community life. |
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Social justice -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Social justice. |
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Power (Social sciences) -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Power (Social sciences) |
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United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century.
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Race relations. |
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United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
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Social conditions. |
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Soziale Situation. |
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Politisches Handeln. |
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Bürgerrechtsbewegung. |
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USA. |
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Asiaten. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Ethnic Studies -- Asian American Studies. |
| Chronological Term |
1900 - 1999 |
| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Subject |
Social movements. |
| Added Author |
Geron, Kim, 1951- author.
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Lai, Tracy A. M., 1951- author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: The Snake Dance of Asian American Activism Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, A division of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., [2008] 9780739127193 (cloth : alk. paper) (DLC) 2008024245 |
| ISBN |
9780739130193 ebook |
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0739130196 |
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9780739127193 cloth : alkaline paper |
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0739127195 cloth : alkaline paper |
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9780739127209 paperback : alkaline paper |
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0739127209 paperback : alkaline paper |
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1282493329 |
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9781282493322 |
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9786612493324 |
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6612493321 |
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