Koreans in North America
Their Experiences in the Twenty-First Century
(Author) Pyong Gap MinThis is the only anthology that covers several different topics related to Koreans' experiences in the U.S. and Canada. The topics covered are Koreans' immigration and settlement patterns, changes in Korean immigrants' business patterns, Korean immigrant churches' social functions, differences between Korean immigrant intact families and geese families, transnational ties, second-generation Koreans' identity issues, and Korean international students' gender issues. This book focuses on Korean Americans' twenty-first century experiences. It provides basic statistics about Koreans' immigration, settlement and business patterns, while it also provides meaningful qualitative data on gender issues and ethnic identity. The annotated bibliography on Korean Americans in Chapter 10 will serve as important guides for beginning researchers studying Korean Americans.
Pyong Gap Min
Pyong Gap Min is a renowned Korean-American sociologist and author, known for his groundbreaking work in Asian American studies. His most famous book, "Caught in the Middle: Korean Communities in New York and Los Angeles," explores the experiences of Korean immigrants in the United States. His writing style is analytical and thought-provoking, shedding light on the complexities of immigrant communities. Min's key contributions to literature include challenging stereotypes and promoting a deeper understanding of the Asian American experience.