Histories of civil rights movements in America generally place little or no emphasis on the activism of Asian Americans. Yet; as this fascinating new study reveals; there is a long and distinctive legacy of civil rights activism among foreign and American-born Chinese; Japanese; and Filipino students; who formed crucial alliances based on their shared religious affiliations and experiences of discrimination.Stephanie Hinnershitz tells the story of the Asian American campus organizations that flourished on the West Coast from the 1900s through the 1960s. Using their faith to point out the hypocrisy of fellow American Protestants who supported segregation and discriminatory practices; the student activists in these groups also performed vital outreach to communities outside the university; from Californian farms to Alaskan canneries. Highlighting the unique multiethnic composition of these groups; Race; Religion; and Civil Rights explores how the students' interethnic activism weathered a variety of challenges; from the outbreak of war between Japan and China to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Drawing from a variety of archival sources to bring forth the authentic; passionate voices of the students; Race; Religion; and Civil Rights is a testament to the powerful ways they served to shape the social; political; and cultural direction of civil rights movements throughout the West Coast.
#715877 in Books Fink Carole 2017-01-03 2017-01-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .80 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 0813349826352 pagesCold War An International History
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It broke the Cold War down into parts and was easy to read and followBy S RaleighThis was actually a very short; but very detailed book. It broke the Cold War down into parts and was easy to read and follow.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great for reference alsoBy AnonymousInteresting read. Has suggested readings at the end of each chapter. Won't be the type of book you read and resell/give away. Great for reference also.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perfect for a glimpse into global Cold War historyBy CustomerI purchased this for my Global Cold War History class and loved the read. Fink gives a very inclusive and unique perspective of the events of the Cold War globally. My favorite part was the expanse of information written about the Cold War effects in Eastern Asia. Great read and gift
