Asian Americans: The Movement and the Moment

by Steven G. Louie (Editor), Glenn K. Omatsu (Editor)

Cultural Writing. Asian American Studies. A wide-ranging collection of essays and material which documents the rich, little-known history of Asian American social activism during the years 1965-2001. This book examines the period not only through personal accounts and historical analysis, but through the visual record--utilizing historical prictorial materials developed at UCLA's Asian American Studies Center on Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, and Vietnamese Americans. Included are many reproductions of photos of the period, movement comics, demonstration flyers, newsletters, posters and much more.

Genres: Asian American, History, Nonfiction

322 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2001

Reviews

[Craig Werner]

Engrossing volume of essays, recollections, interviews and reflections of activists involved with the rise of the Asian American movement from the 1960s into the early 21st century. I was struck by the emphasis so many of the participants put on their interactions with the Black Panthers, the Native American Movement, the Brown Berets. In part that's a reflection of the coastal (mostly west--the book came out of UCLA) emphasis, but it also speaks to the intersectional sensibility that has always guided Asian American studies. The visuals are amazing--posters, cartoons, covers of magazines, photos.

[Andrea So]

Important history of the Asian American movement, it's almost as if you can hear these organizers and activists talking to you about their work and their learning.

[Jidan]

hella graphics and poems and other stuff to use for curriculum. easy to read