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Author Flanigan, James, 1936- author.

Title The Korean-American dream : portraits of a successful immigrant community / James Flanigan.

Publication Info. Reno ; Las Vegas : University of Nevada Press, [2018]
2018

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Description 1 online resource (113 pages)
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computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Icon of the Korean community for L.A. : description of landmark and introduction of the community -- Pioneers : heroes and law that made Asian America Ahn Chang Ho, Young Oak Kim and 1965 immigration act -- Newcomers spur industry : earn place in America garment trace : hard work and politics -- Rude awakening to American dream : L.A. riots of 1992 inspire organization & action -- Entrepreneurial energy and deep faith stories of spirits, religious and secular -- "We Korean Americans can move this country forward" : achieving a voice in decision making -- Historic challenges : beacons for the future part of the mosaic and hope of America's future.
Note Description based on print version record.
Subject Korean Americans -- California -- Los Angeles.
Korean Americans -- Social conditions.
Korean Americans -- Economic conditions.
Koreans -- United States -- Emigration and immigration.
Koreans -- United States -- History.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Flanigan, James, 1936- Korean-American dream : portraits of a successful immigrant community. Reno ; Las Vegas : University of Nevada Press, c2018 113 pages 9781943859856 (DLC) 2018017090
ISBN 9781943859856
9781943859863 (e-book)

 
    
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