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'The Making of Asian America: A History' by Erika Lee is a great introduction to the history of Asian immigration to what is now called the Americas and the subsequent history of how Asian Americans have been treated. This book does a great job of covering a large span of time and the changing experiences of Asian Americans. Despite covering so much history, I think Lee does a good job of including nuance and specifics. There is a lot of information in this book and it reads as a pretty straightforward, chronological history. It can be a bit dry at times since it strikes me as a pretty standard history book though Lee does do a good job of moving the story forward to be able to cover so much. I also felt that she did a good job of delving into different issues and ways that racism has affected populations from different Asian countries.
I think one of the best ways to use this book would be as a springboard for further research. If a particular section drew your attention, seek out more books on that point in history to gain more knowledge about it. I would recommend this as a good starting point for people interested in learning about Asian American history.
I think one of the best ways to use this book would be as a springboard for further research. If a particular section drew your attention, seek out more books on that point in history to gain more knowledge about it. I would recommend this as a good starting point for people interested in learning about Asian American history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Hate crime and Violence
Minor: Suicide
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