Illustrations Series Foreword Background Korean Ethnic Roots: The Land, History, People, and Culture Coming to America Korean Immigration to the United States: A Historical Overview Adjustment and Adaptation Economic Adjustment Cultural and Social Adjustment Family Life Korean Ethnic Associations Intergroup Relations Psychological Adjustment Conclusion Unique Characteristics of Korean Americans and Their Impact on American Society Appendix: Notable Korean Americans References For Further Reading Index
Studies the contributions and unique characteristics of Korean Americans and their impact on our society.
WON MOO HURH, born in Korea, is Professor of Sociology at Western Illinois University. His specialization includes race and ethnic relations, social psychology, and comparative sociology. His recent publications include Korean Immigrants in America (1984) and Personaility in Culture and Society (1997). Currently he serves on the Advisory Board for the National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health.
?Hurh's book successfully summarizes important historical,
socioeconomic, and cultural information about Korean Americans in
an authoritative manner and in an easy-to-read style. Thus it is a
valuable and needed addition to current Korean American
studies.?-ARBA
?Students, teachers, councelors, and general readers can learn a
lot from this useful resource book. I highly recommend The Korean
Americans as a solid and informative introductioin to a population
that is both newly emerging and historically rooted in the United
States.?-Journal of American Ethnic History
?This title for high school, college, and adult readers introduces
one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the United States
today.?-Multicultural Review
"Hurh's book successfully summarizes important historical,
socioeconomic, and cultural information about Korean Americans in
an authoritative manner and in an easy-to-read style. Thus it is a
valuable and needed addition to current Korean American
studies."-ARBA
"This title for high school, college, and adult readers introduces
one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the United States
today."-Multicultural Review
"Students, teachers, councelors, and general readers can learn a
lot from this useful resource book. I highly recommend The Korean
Americans as a solid and informative introductioin to a population
that is both newly emerging and historically rooted in the United
States."-Journal of American Ethnic History
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