{"product_id":"9780745634470","title":"Asian American Politics","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUS Minority Politics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAsian American Politics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAndrew Aoki | Okiyoshi Takeda\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Discrimination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThe role of identity provides an organizing theme which allows students to see connections between different aspects of Asian American politics. Andrew Aoki and Okiyoshi Takeda explain how the fate of Asian Americans has been powerfully influenced by the way they have been portrayed in the media, and more generally, in US society. Students are introduced to the “forever foreigner” image, which has helped to marginalise Asian Americans, and the “model minority” myth, which can give policymakers misleading impressions. The book also stresses how Asian Americans have worked to take control of their image and political fortunes. Students learn how the Asian American Movement helped to promote a “panethnic” identity which could strengthen Asian American political influence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsian American Politics\u003c\/i\u003e is a lively and accessible introduction, ideal for students taking courses in race and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor more information and resources visit the accompanying series website: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.politybooks.com\/minoritypol\"\u003ewww.politybooks.com\/minoritypol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAndrew Aoki\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Political Science at Augsburg College.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOkiyoshi Takeda\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Political Science at Aoyama Gakuin University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 March 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780745634470\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381087957132,"sku":"9780745634470","price":31.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780745634470_199a66a2-4b3f-4c2c-b15e-de403f51eb96.jpg?v=1780195005","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780745634470","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}