Beschreibung:
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of Asian American participation in US politics. Written to be easily accessible to students, the book covers historical and cultural context, political behavior and attitudes, interest groups and parties, elected officials, and public policies that have an important impact on Asian Americans.
Preface: Asian American Politics? Racialization and its Consequences Chapter 1: WHY STUDY ASIAN AMERICAN POLITICS? Racialization and its consequences. Chapter 2: ASIAN AMERICANS TODAY Chapter 3: POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC OPINION Chapter 4: INTEREST GROUPS AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS Chapter 5: ELECTED OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATION Chapter 6: CONFLICT AND COOPERATION WITH OTHER MINORITY GROUPS Chapter 7: IMAGES OF ASIAN AMERICANS AND THEIR POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES Chapter 8: ASIAN AMERICANS, PUBLIC POLICY, AND INTERSECTIONALITY Chapter 9: THE POLITICS OF IDENTITY AND THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN POLITICS Appendix: Defining and Counting Asian Americans Notes Works Cited Index