Educational success among Asian American students has often been misunderstood as an occupational development separate from any experience of racism. However, several theorists have suggested that racial barriers in occupational mobility correlate with educational pursuits. Therefore, this research aims to examine the direct effect of perceived…

The 168 titles selected in this bibliography are about the conditions of Orientals in the United States today and yesterday, the cultural and historical background which dominates their way of thinking and living, and their American acculturation. (Author)

Describes the psychosocial aspects of the past and the present living situation for today's elderly Chinese and Japanese Americans; many values to which first-generation Asian Americans were for maintaining adequate life satisfaction during the later years. (Author/JM)

This paper provides a topical listing of readings on Asia (mostly by Asians). This compilation was undertaken by the Asia Society Textbook Evaluation Project as a service to teachers and curriculum developers looking for materials on Asia for courses in a wide range of fields. In-depth evaluations of the readings are not made. Among the fifty-six…

This brief booklet presents a listing of highly rated elementary and secondary social studies books compiled by the Asia Society Textbook Evaluation Project. The Asia Society listing describes some of the best available textbooks for the teacher with limited time. The appendix includes a listing of additional references in which descriptions and…

Annotated bibliographies of more than 200 children's books provide suggested readings written to enable children to understand themselves, as well as other peoples and cultures. Separate sections include reviews and comments about books relevant to Negroes, American Indians, Spanish-speaking ethnic groups, Chinese Americans, Japanese-Americans,…

The student booklet presents short case studies illustrating the ethnicity unit of the Minneapolis Multi-Ethnic Curriculum Project for secondary schools. Twelve brief chapters describe various aspects of the life, values, behavior, education, culture, and religious ceremonies and feelings of different ethnic groups in the United States. They…

This project was undertaken to provide more information on the condition of Asians. More specifically, it sought to: (1) obtain descriptive and demographic data on Asians; (2) determine the extent of usage of existing social services. Structural and attitudinal factors which facilitate or inhibit usage were examined; (3) identify what Asians…

This is a selected bibliography of some good and some outstanding audio-visual educational materials in the library of the Educational Materials Bureau, Audio-Visual Education Section, that may be considered of particular interest in the study of Asians and Asian-Americans. The bibliography is arranged alphabetically within the following subject…

In this approach to an understanding of America's ethnic minorities, the most important concern is with the interaction between these various culture groups and the dominant, white society. Six of America's principal ethnic minorities have been considered: blacks, Mexicans, Indians, Chinese, Japanese, and Puerto Ricans. In each case the same…

The approach of this publication to the study of minority cultures is through an introduction to the literature of certain minority groups in the United States: native Americans, black Americans, Chinese, Japanese, and Puerto Ricans. It is intended primarily as a guide for libraries, library school students, library schools, other educators, and…

This book sets forth a process for implementing effective education and counseling strategies for culturally diverse populations. In particular, it helps to identify characteristics of cultures, to make comparisons between the dominant culture and culturally different groups, and to develop strategies or interventions for students or clients. Key…

This special journal issue is designed to draw attention to the varied musical traditions of cultural groups living in New York State. Recent research by folklorists and musicologists also is examined. Articles include: (1) "Introduction: Folk and Traditional Music in New York State" (Ray Allen; Nancy Groce); (2) "African-American…