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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100415844304
ISBN-139780415844307
eBay Product ID (ePID)166459134
Product Key Features
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAsian American Students in Higher Education
Publication Year2013
SubjectStudent Life & Student Affairs, General, Higher, Counseling / Academic Development
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation
AuthorSamuel D. Museus
SeriesKey Issues on Diverse College Students Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length6 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal378.1982995073
Table Of ContentChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Critical Racial Contexts Chapter 3: Critical Historical Contexts Chapter 4: Critical Demographic Contexts Chapter 5: Asian American Identity in College Chapter 6: Asian American Race Relations in College Chapter 7: Asian American Success in College Chapter 8: Future Directions for Research on Asian American Students in College
SynopsisAsian American Students in Higher Education offers the first comprehensive analysis and synthesis of existing theory and research related to Asian American students' experiences in postsecondary education. Providing practical and insightful recommendations, this sourcebook covers a range of topics including critical historical and demographic contexts, the complexity of Asian American student identities, and factors that facilitate and hinder Asian American students' success in college. The time has come for institutions of higher education to develop more holistic and authentic understandings of this significant and rapidly growing population, and this volume will help educators acquire deeper and more intricate knowledge of Asian American college students' experiences. This resource is vital for college educators interested in better serving Asian American students in their institutions.