This book is less a study of Japanese Americans per se than an analysis of the puzzle that they present to theorists of ethnic relations. What made them different? What gave them the strength to thrive on adversity? How must our theories of intergroup relations be amended to take account of this deviant case? After an introductory chapter, the…

A pictorial representation, in black and white, of Japanese internment camps during World War II, this book has over 100 pages of pictures of the evacuation and internment, taken by Dorothea Lange and other photographers, plus a text providing a brief historical account of events leading up to the internment. (SB)

JAPANESE-AMERICANS HAVE HAD A HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF DIFFICULTY WITHIN CALIFORNIA. EARLY DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION AGAINST JAPANESE-AMERICANS HAD FORCED THEM INTO THEIR OWN COMMUNITY AND THUS HAD FORCED THEM TO RETAIN THEIR CULTURE. WORLD WAR II RELOCATION OF THE JAPANESE-AMERICANS HAD CAUSED UPHEAVAL IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIVING. THESE…

Discusses problems of ethnic "lumping" faced by Asian groups in the United States. Reveals how, historically, Asians have found it necessary to disassociate themselves from other Asians in order to uphold their ethnic identity; this need has often resulted in mutual antagonism between Asian ethnic groups. (Author/DA)

This bibliography contains over 150 entries from professional journals covering the period from 1964-1974. The citations are extensively annotated with respect to purpose, method and conclusions of each article. (MJ)

The myth that Asian-Americans comprises a homogeneous model minority ignores the many difficulties these heterogeneous communities face. The history of discrimination against the various groups is discussed and current problems--including the impact of large numbers of new immigrants--are described. (Author)

Discusses findings suggesting that three generations of Honolulu Japanese-Americans are less ethnically identified than their Seattle counterparts. (JM)

This manual is considered to be comprised of interesting resource materials to be used to stimulate teachers, community members, and others concerned with education in order to become more conscious of Japanese Americans and their role in American society. The manual includes a section on history and contemporary concerns of Japanese Americans,…

Traditional familialism as a basic antecedent for understanding Japanese-American communication in Honolulu is examined. The traditional Japanese extended family evolved from economic interdependencies in agricultural, rural communities. This familial communalism demanded that individualism be suppressed so that the needs of the corporate group…

Against great odds, Japanese-Americans have become the most successful racial minority in U.S. history. However, the prognosis for maintenance of the ethnic community is not good. (Author/AM)

This article is an annotated list of bibliographic essays and bibliographies on ethnic literature. (36 references) (SJ)

Provides a self-portrait of the Nisei, postwar Japanese Americans, in American society through historical narratives, interviews, essays, autobiographical works, and works of fiction. The article reveals how the Nisei view their own past achievement suggesting the possible emergence of divergent definitions of the "American dream." (GR)

Comparison of experience and expressions about romantic relationships of 36 Euro Americans, 69 Japanese Americans, and 29 Filipino Americans showed that Filipino Americans rated emotion experience, expression intensity, and appropriateness higher than Japanese Americans, but that Euro Americans' means were as low or lower than those of Japanese…

The document first provides a review of recent literature on sex differences in mathematics achievement. From national and international studies, achievement trends across the grades, how achievement varies according to the skills or knowledge assessed, and the mathematical ability of high-ability students are each summarized. Then studies…