Considers ways that the current heavy immigration from Latin America and Asia might be affecting the United States' culture, democratic principles, language, and racial relations. (GC)

This brochure is aimed at helping Asian American and Pacific Islander adults communicate with young people about the consequences of inhalant abuse. The booklet addresses the issue of preventing youth substance abuse as part of balancing traditional values with American culture. Also explained are symptoms of inhalant use, common names and, most…

This study uses the most recent data from the Current Population Survey to examine socioeconomic standing (mainly educational attainment and labor force participation) of Southeast Asian (SEA) immigrants. The study focuses on what progress SEA immigrants and refugees have made after 2 decades of resettlement, whether second generation children…

This interdisciplinary course reflects all aspects of India with one goal in mind -- an appreciation of the slow, human process of creating a civilization. A bibliography of materials discussed in a course description is appended. (JH)

New data on the economic history of Tokugawa, Japan necessitate revisions in traditional and Marxist interpretations, many of which are no longer consistent with the available evidence. One major outcome of recent studies is the awareness of the continuities between Tokugawa and Meiji economic growth. (RM)

Discusses how the Chinese have recorded their history by dynasties, the length of time any one imperial clan could retain its hold on the Dragon Throne. Dynastic histories were used to instruct rulers in the ways ethical problems of government had been dealt with in the past. (AM)

Based on interviews with Laotian refugees living in Kentucky, illustrates characteristics of Lao religion that affect the adaptation of these refugees to life in the United States. Provides a glossary of terms. (GC)

Presents an annotated bibliography of books, films, simulations, and journal articles which can be used in secondary level social studies to help students learn about the Chinese legal system. (AM)

Cites five innovative projects in China studies operating in elementary and secondary schools. One of several articles on China studies in this journal issue. (SJL)

The author briefly describes selected instructional media--excluding films--on the geography, history, art, culture, and everyday life of China. Grade levels and ordering sources are provided. This is one of several articles on China studies appearing in this issue. (SJL)

Reviews historical facts and figures and provides a social record of Asian Americans in the U.S. (AM)

To look at Maxine Hong Kingston's novel "China Men" for its mythic aspects is to overlook the fact that it is a novel about work and class. It condemns a patriarchal capitalist world that exploits both male and female workers and dissects the gender and race issues uncovered by such exploitation. (SLD)

Using an experimental design, the attitudes of White student services practitioners toward Asian Americans were explored. Results of this study indicated that attitudes toward Asian Americans significantly differed in a positive direction when compared to attitudes toward people in situations where race was not identified. Suggestions for practice…

Examined the relationship between language spoken at home and school and health risks and behaviors of Asian American adolescents. Data from the World Health Organization Study of Health Behavior in School Children indicated increased risk for physical, psychosocial, and school health problems among these students. The risks were greater for the…

Reliability and validity of the Orthogonal Cultural Identification Scale (OCIS) were evaluated in a sample of Asian American university students. Ethnic identification, measured using the OCIS, and acculturation, measured using the Suinn-Lew Asian Self-Identity Acculturation Scale are hypothesized to measure related but separate constructs.…