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The Asian
American
Experience

The first learning
resource of its kind,
The Asian American
Experience applies a
critical lens to the study
of U.S. history, exploring
the social, political, and
economic forces that have
shaped the experiences
of Asian Americans. Inquiry
activities, primary sources,
and historical perspectives
equip students with the tools
and context to conduct deep
dives on key issues, including
immigration and labor, the
impact of discrimination, civil
rights and liberties, and political
representation.

Content Highlights

• An interdisciplinary approach to
understanding the historical and
current experiences of persons of
Asian ancestry in the United States
• Hundreds of primary sources, including
images, audio clips, documents, and
video, covering multiple dimensions of
Asian American history and culture
• Perspective essays designed to provoke
critical thinking about issues of enduring
importance to the Asian American community
• Advanced search, save, and citation tools to
support effective student research

https://www.abc-clio.com/products/asisw/

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