A national concept of Asian Americans is not a given as is evidenced by its use at the Federal level and among Asian Americans themselves. An investigation in this paper of major factors which facilitate or impede its recognition and acceptance also reinforces this state of flux. (Author/AM)

Attempts to address the dearth of research on Asian and Pacific-Islander community college students by exploring the predictors of persistence and retention, and the course taking patterns of Asian Pacific American students enrolled in urban community colleges. This correlational study utilized data collected for the Transfer and Retention of…

This study explored the identity development of Asian American college students, especially in relation to the simultaneous development of individual and group identity. It examined how second-generation Asian Americans interpreted their evolving sense of self in relation to race/ethnicity and how their racial/ethnic identity affected their…

The essays in this collection consider the extent to which South Asian Americans are included within "Asian America" as the term is applied to academic programs and admissions policies, grassroots community organizing and politics, and critical analyses of cultural products. The essays are: (1) "Within Kaleidoscope Eyes: The…

This book examines the Mong (Hmong) American educational experience up to 1997, and can be used as a textbook for courses in Southeast Asian history and culture, comparative education, or Mong ethnic studies. Of particular interest is Chapter 6 which addresses the implications of Mong language for mainstream teachers of Mong students and provides…

This general history of Asian-American education provides information about individual ethnic groups. Each of the 12 country-specific chapters begins with a description of the kind of education received in the home country, including how widely available education was, how equal the society was, and the circumstances that resulted in the…

This book explores what it means to be a new American through the history of a refugee from Laos, Shou Cha, a community liaison for an elementary school. The experiences of Shou Cha, evangelical preacher, community leader, and father, show the historical and sociological contexts that have shaped his life. These contexts include the history of…

The word Islam means submission, as in "submission to the will of God." Islam in China has been propagated over the past 1,300 years primarily among the people now known as "Hui." Hui teaching (Hui jiao) was the general term once used in China for Islam. The Hui are unique among the 55 identified minority nationalities in China…

This report provides a portrait of the Asian population in the United States and discusses the eleven largest detailed Asian groups at the national level. It is part of the Census 2000 Special Reports series that presents several demographic, social, and economic characteristics collected from Census 2000. The Asian population is not homogeneous.…

This article describes an inductive inquiry game that introduces elementary students to China, the Flowery Kingdom. (JH)

Many different cultures and religions have shaped the musics of Southeast Asia. Author states that musical variants are produced by differing depths of penetration by outside influences. (Author/RK)

Describes the influence of foreign educational systems on education in Communist China. (LN)

The recent influx of Asian, Hispanic, and Caribbean immigrants has stirred concern among Blacks that the new immigrants are displacing them in business, the labor force, and the housing market, and are straining limited social services. Antagonism between Blacks and the new immigrants must be contained before it worsens. (Author/MJL)

Describes employment characteristics and employment settings of American Psychological Association Members. Examines characteristics of respondents in each setting, underemployment, time spent in various activities, and salaries. Discusses employment trends and the continuing need for data on employment and utilization of pscyhologists.…

Cultural factors such as the family system, communication patterns and institutional racism make the impact of rape on Asian women different from its impact on other women. In this article suggestions for avoiding a rape attack on the street and at home are offered. (PMR)