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Asian American Psychology : Current Perspectives, Hardcover by Tewari, Nita; Alvarez, Alvin N. (EDT), ISBN 1841697699, ISBN-13 9781841697697, Brand New, Free shipping in the US First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherTaylor & Francis Group

ISBN-101841697699

ISBN-139781841697697

eBay Product ID (ePID)64444739

Product Key Features

Number of Pages704 Pages

Publication NameAsian American Psychology : Current Perspectives

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

SubjectSociology / General, Ethnic Studies / Asian American Studies, General

TypeTextbook

AuthorAlvin N. Alvarez

Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight48.9 Oz

Item Length10.1 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2008-008170

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"What is needed is a textbook that has depth and breadth concerning Asian American issues and that can appeal to students. The field now has such a book. The depth in analysis of issues has not been sacrificed for breadth of topics. The chapters are written by some of the most distinguished Asian American scholars, young and old, in the nation... Asian American Psychology: Current Perspectives is a major and unparalleled contribution to the field and to the education of students." - Stanley Sue, University of California, Davis, from the Foreword "I have taught courses in Asian American Psychology for over 15 years and would have welcomed a textbook such as this....I feel that this book fills a niche that needed to be filled...It has both the breadth and depth necessary to be an excellent resource. Drs. Tewari and Alvarez have done a superb job of bringing together an outstanding group of scholars in the field of Asian American Psychology" - Mary Ann Takemoto, California State University, Long Beach, '...the scholarship and quality of the writing was excellent....since there are few books that are as comprehensive ...especially at the undergraduate level, I believe that this would be a good book for students ...in Asian American studies, Asian American psychology, or psychology in general .... the book makes an important contribution to the Asian American Psychology literature.' - Arpana G. Inman, Lehigh University

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal155.8/495073

Table Of ContentPart 1. Foundation and Roots of Asian American Psychology. C.H. Liu, J. Murakami, S. Eap, G.C. Nagayama Hall, Who Are Asian AmericansF.T.L. Leong, A. Gupta, History and Evolution of Asian American Psychology. A. Saw, S. Okazaki, Research Methods. S.J. Lee, A.N. Wong, A. Alvarez, The Model Minority and the Perpetual Foreigner. L. Uba, What Does that Behavior Mean?: Postmodern Perspectives. Part 2. Balancing Multiple Worlds. B.S.K. Kim, Acculturation and Enculturation of Asian AmericansT. Chang, K.-L.K. Kwan, Asian American Racial and Ethnic Identity. G.G. Ano, E.S. Mathew, M.A. Fukuyama, Religion and Spirituality. K. Nadal, ColonialismG. Chen, Managing Multiple Social Identities. Part 3. Gender and Intimate Relationships. C.I. Hall, Asian American WomenD. K. Iwamoto, W.M. Liu, Asian American Men and Asianized AttributionY.B. Chung, A. Singh, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Asian Americans. G. Chen, S.C. Kim, Sexuality. M.K. Ahluwalia, L.A. Suzuki, M. Mir, Dating, Partnerships, and Arranged Marriages. B. Yee, J. Su, S.Y. Kim, L. Yancura, Asian American and Pacific Islander Families. Part 4. Next Generation. D. Hayashino, S.B. Chopra, Parenting and Raising Families. R.M. Lee, M. Miller, History and Psychology of Adoptees in Asian America. Y. Tsong, Y. Liu, Parachute Kids and Astronaut Families. K.L. Suyemoto, J. Tawa, Multiracial Asian Americans. Part 5. Social and Life Issues. A. Alvarez, Racism: "It Isn't Fair". G. Aoki, J.S. Mio, Stereotypes and Media Images. E.C. Wong, J.D. Kinzie, M. Kinzie, Stress, Refugees and Trauma. S.M. Lowe, A Frank Discussion on Asian Americans and Their Academic and Career Development. K. Chen, C.L. Philip, Asian American Activism, Advocacy and Public Policy. Part 6. Health and Well-Being. S. Ladhani, S.-H. Lee, Physical Health and Wellness. O. Meyer, M. Dhindsa, C. Gabriel, S. Sue, Psychopathology and Clinical Issues with Asian American Populations. K. Kawamura, T. Rice, Body Image Among Asian Americans. C. Yeh, A.Kwong, Indigenous Healing and Coping. N. Tewari, Seeking, Receiving, and Providing Culturally Competent Mental Health Services.

SynopsisThis is the first textbook written to welcome those who are new to Asian American psychology. Concepts and theories come to life by relating the material to everyday experiences and by including activities, discussion questions, exercises, clinical case studies, and internet resources. Contributions from the leading experts and emerging scholars and practitioners in the field - the majority of whom have also taught Asian American psychology - feature current perspectives and key findings from the psychological literature. The book opens with the cornerstones of Asian American psychology, including Asian American history and research methods. Part 2 addresses how Asian Americans balance multiple worlds with topics such as racial identity, acculturation, and religion. Part 3 explores the psychological experiences of Asian Americans through the lens of gender and sexual orientation and their influence on relationships. Part 4 discusses the emerging experiences of Asian Americans, including adoptees, parachute kids, and multiracial Asian Americans. Part 5 focuses on social and life issues facing Asian Americans such as racism, academic and career development. The text concludes with an examination of the physical and psychological well-being of Asian Americans and avenues for coping and healing. This ground-breaking volume is intended as an undergraduate/beginning graduate level introductory textbook on Asian American psychology taught in departments of psychology, Asian American and/or ethnic studies, counseling, sociology, and other social sciences. In addition, the clinical cases will also appeal to clinicians and other mental health workers committed to learning about Asian Americans.

LC Classification NumberE184.A75T49 2009