The Encyclopedia is the first comprehensive guide to the history of Japanese immigrants in the western hemisphere over the last two centuries. It is the story of the Nikkei (people of Japanese descent and their descendants) from early immigration to the present as they settled in the countries of Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Canada; Chile; Mexico; Paraguay; Peru; and the United States. Each chapter provides four primary areas of information: An historical overview; a bibliographic essay; an annotated bibliography; and supplementary materials including demographic data; and rare historical photographs. Contributing authors address common themes of work and recreation; family and community life. Noted scholars Gary Okihiro and Eiichiro Azuma provide key introductory essays on the historical context of Japanese migration from 1868 to the present. The Encyclopedia originated as a collaboration between the International Nikkei Research Project and a multinational team of fourteen institutions; with scholars from ten different countries. It is an impressive reference work for understanding the historical events; special circumstances; and individual and collective choices that shaped many Nikkei communities and the diversity of their experiences in the Americas. It is a valuable resource and fascinating; multi-faceted portrait of Japanese immigrants for many audiences: researchers of Japanese immigration; Ethnic Studies and Asian studies; as well as all people of Japanese and Asian descent. The Foreword is by United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye. The Encyclopedia is published in cooperation with the Japanese American National Museum and sponsored by the Nippon Foundation.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Great Historical Reference of Brussels Just Before the BattleBy Leila LodencraftIf you are interested in the Regency; the Napoleonic Wars or the Battle of Waterloo; this is a book you need to put on your reference shelf. It is chock full of meaty little tidbits of information about what it was like to be in Brussels in the weeks leading up to the Battle. It also gives interesting factoids about the major players on the British side that I haven't found elsewhere as well as the customs and mores of the people who were there.If you write fiction for this era; this is definitely a book you need.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. is the climax to a meticulously researched history which reads like scandalous Flashman novelBy S.SpeakmanThis is an absolutely first rate read.I was totally immersed in the Regency life of London and Brussells leading up to Waterloo.The Duchess of Richmond's ball; which ended a lifestyle overnight with the subsequent bloody engagement at Quatre Bras a few hours later; is the climax to a meticulously researched history which reads like scandalous Flashman novel.Best book I have read in years!0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jack S ReimerGift
