A Feeling of Belonging Asian American Women's Public Culture, 1930-1960 |
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| Author:
| Lim, Shirley Jennifer |
| Series title: | American History and Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-5193-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2005 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Imprint: | NYU Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $89.00 |
Book Description:
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Highlighting the cultural activities of young, predominantly unmarried Asian American women from 1930 to 1960, this book traces the diverse ways in which these young women sought claim to cultural citizenship, exploring such topics as the nation's first Asian American sorority, Chi Alpha Delta; and Asian American youth culture and beauty pageants.
Highlighting the cultural activities of young, predominantly unmarried Asian American women from 1930 to 1960, this book traces the diverse ways in which these young women sought claim to cultural citizenship, exploring such topics as the nation's first Asian American sorority, Chi Alpha Delta; and Asian American youth culture and beauty pageants.