Asian American Literature, an Introduction to the Writings and Their Social Context
| Author | : Elaine H. Kim |
| Publisher | : Philadelphia : Temple University Press |
| Total Pages | : 363 |
| Release | : 1982 |
| Genre | : American literature |
| ISBN | : 9780877222606 |
Asian American Literature An Introduction To The Writings And Their Social Context
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The Cambridge Companion to Asian American Literature
| Author | : Crystal Parikh |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 271 |
| Release | : 2015-08-20 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1107095174 |
This Companion surveys Asian American literature from the nineteenth century to the present day.
Asian American Literature
| Author | : Keith Lawrence |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 550 |
| Release | : 2021-08-25 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
Asian American Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students is an invaluable resource for students curious to know more about Asian North American writers, texts, and the issues and drives that motivate their writing. This volume collects, in one place, a breadth of information about Asian American literary and cultural history as well as the authors and texts that best define it. A dozen contextual essays introduce fundamental elements or subcategories of Asian American literature, expanding on social and literary concerns or tensions that are familiar and relevant. Essays include the origins and development of the term "Asian American"; overviews of Asian American and Asian Canadian social and literary histories; essays on Asian American identity, gender issues, and sexuality; and discussions of Asian American rhetoric and children's literature. More than 120 alphabetical entries round out the volume and cover important Asian North American authors. Historical information is presented in clear and engaging ways, and author entries emphasize biographical or textual details that are significant to contemporary young adults. Special attention has been given to pioneering authors from the late 19th century through the early 1970s and to influential or well-known contemporary authors, especially those likely to be studied in high school or university classrooms.
Reading the Literatures of Asian America
| Author | : Shirley Lim |
| Publisher | : Temple University Press |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9781439901212 |
A unique collection of essays explores the diversity of Asian American literature from the 19th century to the present.
The Americas of Asian American Literature
| Author | : Rachel C. Lee |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 1999-10-04 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 140082320X |
Drawing on a wide array of literary, historical, and theoretical sources, Rachel Lee addresses current debates on the relationship among Asian American ethnic identity, national belonging, globalization, and gender. Lee argues that scholars have traditionally placed undue emphasis on ethnic-based political commitments--whether these are construed as national or global--in their readings of Asian American texts. This has constrained the intelligibility of stories that are focused less on ethnicity than on kinship, family dynamics, eroticism, and gender roles. In response, Lee makes a case for a reconceptualized Asian American criticism that centrally features gender and sexuality. Through a critical analysis of select literary texts--novels by Carlos Bulosan, Gish Jen, Jessica Hagedorn, and Karen Yamashita--Lee probes the specific ways in which some Asian American authors have steered around ethnic themes with alternative tales circulating around gender and sexual identity. Lee makes it clear that what has been missing from current debates has been an analysis of the complex ways in which gender mediates questions of both national belonging and international migration. From anti-miscegenation legislation in the early twentieth century to poststructuralist theories of language to Third World feminist theory to critical studies of global cultural and economic flows, The Americas of Asian American Literature takes up pressing cultural and literary questions and points to a new direction in literary criticism.
Asian Americans in Story
| Author | : Sarah Park Dahlen |
| Publisher | : ALA Editions |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 2022-02-22 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780838937860 |
This important guide will help LIS instructors, educators, librarians, students, and scholars better understand Asian American children's and young adult literature in a historical, geographical, and political context. According to the Pew Research Group, Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in the U.S.; simultaneously, hate incidents directed at Asian American individuals and groups are on the rise. Asian American children's and young adult literature, one of the most vibrant yet underexamined bodies of works in the larger body of literature, constitutes an important means of both encouraging inclusivity and celebrating Asian American children's heritage. In this pathbreaking guide, the authors delve into the context and content of Asian American stories for youth by tracing the development of Asian American youth literature and the ways in which these titles continue to diversify, with a historical overview chronicling how Asians were viewed and situated politically and socially from the first instances of immigration through the rippling consequences of changes in immigration policies; critically analyzing the complex issues surrounding the representations of Asian Americans in youth literature; exploring key themes in Asian American lit, including folktales and folklore, immigration, intergenerational relationships, cultural conflicts, multiracial characters, and binary/hybrid visions of culture; surveying notable titles and authors, valuable for collection development, readers' advisory, and courses in English and Asian American Studies; recommending numerous Asian American titles on specific topics for different ages; discussing publishing and programming with Asian American literature; incorporating interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, agents, librarians, scholars, and other figures in the field; and pointing out additional resources for further study.
An Interethnic Companion to Asian American Literature
| Author | : King-Kok Cheung |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 436 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9780521447904 |
A survey of Asian American literature.
Asian American Society
| Author | : Mary Yu Danico |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 3362 |
| Release | : 2014-08-19 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1483365603 |
Asian Americans are a growing, minority population in the United States. After a 46 percent population growth between 2000 and 2010 according to the 2010 Census, there are 17.3 million Asian Americans today. Yet Asian Americans as a category are a diverse set of peoples from over 30 distinctive Asian-origin subgroups that defy simplistic descriptions or generalizations. They face a wide range of issues and problems within the larger American social universe despite the persistence of common stereotypes that label them as a "model minority" for the generalized attributes offered uncritically in many media depictions. Asian American Society: An Encyclopedia provides a thorough introduction to the wide–ranging and fast–developing field of Asian American studies. Published with the Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS), two volumes of the four-volume encyclopedia feature more than 300 A-to-Z articles authored by AAAS members and experts in the field who examine the social, cultural, psychological, economic, and political dimensions of the Asian American experience. The next two volumes of this work contain approximately 200 annotated primary documents, organized chronologically, that detail the impact American society has had on reshaping Asian American identities and social structures over time. Features: More than 300 articles authored by experts in the field, organized in A-to-Z format, help students understand Asian American influences on American life, as well as the impact of American society on reshaping Asian American identities and social structures over time. A core collection of primary documents and key demographic and social science data provide historical context and key information. A Reader′s Guide groups related entries by broad topic areas and themes; a Glossary defines key terms; and a Resource Guide provides lists of books, academic journals, websites and cross references. The multimedia digital edition is enhanced with 75 video clips and features strong search-and-browse capabilities through the electronic Reader’s Guide, detailed index, and cross references. Available in both print and online formats, this collection of essays is a must-have resource for general and research libraries, Asian American/ethnic studies libraries, and social science libraries.
Books and Beyond [4 volumes]
| Author | : Kenneth Womack |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 1333 |
| Release | : 2008-10-30 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 0313071578 |
There's a strong interest in reading for pleasure or self-improvement in America, as shown by the popularity of Harry Potter, and book clubs, including Oprah Winfrey's. Although recent government reports show a decline in recreational reading, the same reports show a strong correlation between interest in reading and academic acheivement. This set provides a snapshot of the current state of popular American literature, including various types and genres. The volume presents alphabetically arranged entries on more than 70 diverse literary categories, such as cyberpunk, fantasy literature, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, graphic novels, manga and anime, and zines. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Reading in America for pleasure and knowledge continues to be popular, even while other media compete for attention. While students continue to read many of the standard classics, new genres have emerged. These have captured the attention of general readers and are also playing a critical role in the language arts classroom. This book maps the state of popular literature and reading in America today, including the growth of new genres, such as cyberpunk, zines, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, and other topics. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's critical reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students will find this book a valuable guide to what they're reading today and will appreciate its illumination of popular culture and contemporary social issues.
Encyclopedia of Life Writing
| Author | : Margaretta Jolly |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1141 |
| Release | : 2013-12-04 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1136787445 |
First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
