Distinguished Asian American Political and Governmental Leaders

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Distinguished Asian American Political and Governmental Leaders is written by Don T. Nakanishi and published by Greenwood. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1573563250 (ISBN 10) and 9781573563253 (ISBN 13).

Students and the general reader will find inspiration in the profiles of Asian Americans who have achieved successful careers in politics and government, often despite impoverished beginnings and racial attacks. For each person, the profile includes summaries of education, awards, and positions held, followed by a profile of his or her life and career, with a list of sources. Nakanishi directs the Asian American Studies Center at UCLA; Wu is a doctoral candidate at the U. of Chicago. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.