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Health and Wellness : Asian-Nation :: Asian American History

Perhaps the most important aspect of an Asian American's health and wellness is the one that gets the least attention -- mental health. Many … See more

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Asian Cuisine & Foods : Asian-Nation :: Asian American History

WebIn Korea, much of the tradition cuisine is centered on grilling or sauteing and the use of hot chili spices (i.e., kim chi, etc.). Finally, the third major dietary culture of Asia is the …

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New Book: The Generation Gap in Asian American Families

WebIn my ongoing series of interviews with Asian American academics that highlight new books and research that illuminate different aspects and details of the …

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The Importance of Hepatitis B Among Asian Americans

WebAcademic Version: Applying my personal experiences and academic research as a professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies to provide a more …

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Multiracial/Hapa Asian Americans : Asian-Nation :: Asian American

WebMultiracial Asian Americans would also be the fastest-growing group as well. In fact, demographers predict that by the year 2020, almost 20% of all Asian Americans will be …

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Asian-Nation : Asian American History, Demographics, & Issues

WebFirst, I define "Asian Americans" as the population living in the U.S. who self-identify as having Asian ancestry, in whole or in part, regardless of whether they're U.S.- or foreign …

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Emerging Asian Community in Quincy, MA

WebAs a resident of Massachusetts, I was interested to read about a burgeoning and emerging Asian American community in Quincy, MA. Although Asians now make up …

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Latest Immigration and Assimilation Research

WebA new study looks at assimilation patterns among different immigrant groups in New York City

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Links & Announcements #32 : Asian-Nation : Asian American …

WebInformation about an essay opportunity for Vietnamese students, an East Asian fellowship, ETS fellowships, call for papers on applied sociology, conference on overseas Chinese.

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Eating Disorders Among Asian Americans

WebFor many Asian Americans, the quest for assimilation and acceptance as “full” Americans unfortunately leads them to consider changes in their physical appearance, with …

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Laotian Americans : Asian-Nation :: Asian American History

WebA total of 105,477 "first wave" refugees arrived in the United States from Laos between 1979 and 1981. Then from 1986 to 1989, a total of 52,864 "second wave" Laotians arrived. …

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Doctors, The APA Dream Profession

WebAmong students who get a "B" or better in the program, more than 95 percent subsequently get into medical school. According to program director Jerry Soslan, close to 30 percent …

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Women and Gender Issues

WebThe first wave of Asian women's organizing formed out of the Asian American movement of the 1960s, which in turn was inspired by the civil rights movement and the anti-Viet Nam …

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Links & Announcements #28 : Asian-Nation : Asian American …

WebInformation about two job opportunities, the annual meeting of the Assn for Asian Am. Studies, and an online Asian Am art archive.

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Addressing Depression and Mental Illness Among Students

WebAcademic Version: Applying my personal experiences and academic research as a professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies to provide a more complete …

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The Tragic Anna Mae He Case

WebThe Tragic Anna Mae He Case. Anna Mae He is a five-year old Taiwanese girl who has been raised by a White family since she was a few months old. Her birth …

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Hmong Americans : Asian-Nation :: Asian American History, …

WebThe Hmong people are an ethnic group whose origins go back about 3,000 years in China. Most Hmong -- about eight million -- still live in southwestern China. Another four million …

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Taiwanese Americans : Asian-Nation :: Asian American History

WebLike most other Asian groups, the Taiwanese first started coming to the United States in large numbers during the mid-1960s under provisions in the new immigration laws that …

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Send a Free Viet Nam eCard

WebBe a Fan of Asian-Nation on Facebook. Print This Page. If you enjoyed the photos in the "Viet Nam - A Personal Journey" series, you can send them as a free e-card to …

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Ninja-Themed Restauarant in NYC

WebThe New York Post has an article profiling a new restaurant in New York City whose claim to “uniqueness” is that it is centered around a ninja theme and where the …

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New York Marathon Winner: Not a ‘Real’ American

WebUnfortunately, as the New York Times reports, his victory has also led to charges that his victory should not really count as an “American” victory because he is …

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