American Immigrant Cultures
2 volumes

Covers 161 nonindigenous cultural groups currently living in the United States. It discusses both European groups that have been components of American culture for centuries and those groups who arrived in the twentieth century and are therefore less assimilated and more culturally distinct. From the Acadians to the Zoroastrians, it discusses the unique cultural characteristics of each group including detailed immigration and settlement histories, language, economic patterns, housing, religion, marriage, family and kinship, relations with other ethnic groups, as well as discrimination experienced by the group.

Encyclopedia of the World's Minorities
3 volumes

600 essay entries that provide quick and clearly written introductions to minority groups and the themes and concepts that help readers to understand the issues. Entries cover four main categories: Minority entries cover particular ethnic, religious, and other groups, their histories, culture, and current political situation; Topical entries focus on broader theoretical and philosophical issues; military, political, and social organizations, legal doctrines, and other concepts; Biographical entries include major figures in minority movements around the world; and Country entries provide a political, historical, and demographic overview of the world's countries, with an emphasis on ethnic and cultural divisions.

Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
2 volumes

A compilation of essays on various American ethnic groups including Asian Americans. Each essay provides a historical overview of the group, settlement patterns, acculturation and assimilation, cultural lifestyle, language, religion, individual and group contributions, politics and government, family and community dynamics, and more.

Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism
6 volumes

Focuses on diverse aspects of the many cultures contributing to North American life, including people, places, events, organizations, political and cultural movements, religions, foods, and much more.

Encyclopedia of Ethnic Groups in Hollywood

Explores the stereotypical representation of five ethnic groups including Asian Americans in the context of the Hollywood film industry. Contains biographical profiles on key actors, entertainers, and filmmakers and topical entries on ethnic stereotypes, genres, and themes.

Greenwood Encyclopedia of Multiethnic American Literature
5 volumes

Includes are more than 1100 alphabetically arranged entries by more than 300 scholars. While most of the entries are on individual writers, others cover seminal works, ethnic stereotypes, literary genres, the writings of particular ethnic groups, places that are prominent in ethnic histories, major historical events, key pieces of legislation affecting ethnic populations, and various other topics that form the social context surrounding multiethnic American literature.

American Musical Traditions
5 volumes

Contains essays on past and present ethnic music communities, traditions, and styles. Some biographical profiles of musicians and musical groups include interviews. Includes a selected biography, discography, videography, and glossary of musical terms and concepts.

Encyclopedia of Minorities in American Politics
2 volumes

Contains brief articles highlighting the political struggles of minority groups and their historical and contemporary impact on the United States. Sample entries cover people, key events, court cases, and civil movements. Includes appendices of primary documents, timeline of events in conjunction with other minority groups, and a list of ethnic organizations.