The Viet Kieu in America - by Nghia M Vo (Paperback)

Name: The Viet Kieu in America - by Nghia M Vo (Paperback)
Brand: McFarland & Company
SKU: 1002294871
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Vietnamese make up one of the largest refugee populations in the United States, some arriving by boat in 1975 after the fall of Saigon and others coming in the 1990s.
About the Author: Nghia M. Vo, a Vietnamese-American, has written multiple books on Vietnamese culture.
237 Pages
Social Science, Ethnic Studies

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About the Book

Vietnamese make up one of the largest refugee populations in the United States, some arriving by boat in 1975 after the fall of Saigon and others coming in the 1990s. This collection of 22 essays by 14 authors illuminates Vietnamese-American culture, views of freedom and oppression, and the issues of relocation, assimilation and transition for two million people. It contains personal experiences of the Vietnam War, life under Communist rule, and escape to America.

Book Synopsis

About the Author

Nghia M. Vo, a Vietnamese-American, has written multiple books on Vietnamese culture. He helped found the nonprofit Saigon Arts, Culture & Education Institute and works to document Vietnamese-American culture through conferences, publications and a website.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .75 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: Ethnic Studies

Genre: Social Science

Number of Pages: 237

Publisher: McFarland & Company

Theme: Asian American Studies

Format: Paperback

Author: Nghia M Vo

Language: English

Street Date: September 10, 2009

TCIN: 1002294871

UPC: 9780786444700

Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-6344

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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