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Academic Version: Applying my personal experiences and academic research as a professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies to provide a more complete understanding of political, economic, and cultural issues and current events related to American race relations, and Asia/Asian America in particular.
Plain English: Trying to put my Ph.D. to good use.
If you’re the nostalgic type, you might be interested to read the following posts from August of years past:
2010: Asian Americans, Education, & More Signs of InclusionSeveral recent news articles related to Asian Americans point to more inclusion in higher education.
2009: Globalization and Golf: Y.E. Yang, Newest Major ChampionY.E. Yang’s dramatic upset of Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship represents a Read More →
The following is a list of recent academic journal articles and doctoral dissertations from scholars in the social sciences and humanities that focus on race/ethnicity and/or immigration, with a particular emphasis on Asian Americans. As you can see, the diversity of research topics is a direct reflection of the dynamic and multidimensional nature of people’s lives, experiences, and issues related Read More →
Here are some more announcements, links, and job postings about academic-related jobs, fellowships, and other related opportunities for those interested in racial/ethnic/diversity issues. As always, the announcements and links are provided for informational purposes and do not necessarily imply an endorsement of the organization or college involved.
Screening: “Valor With Honor”
In World War II, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team was Read More →
The following is a list of recent academic journal articles and doctoral dissertations from scholars in the social sciences and humanities that focus on race/ethnicity and/or immigration, with a particular emphasis on Asian Americans. As you can see, the diversity of research topics is a direct reflection of the dynamic and multidimensional nature of people’s lives, experiences, and issues related Read More →
A lot of people are stressed out right now and understandably so. Our federal government is deadlocked over the debt ceiling issue, the economy is still stagnant, people are mourning the recent murders in Norway, and just yesterday, a Muslim American soldier was arrested for an alleged murder plotting at Fort Hood.
The recent mass murder tragedy in Norway has once again focused attention on ongoing sociological issues related to Islam in general and Muslim Americans in particular. As we approach the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the debate and controversy surrounding the present and future dynamics of Muslim-west relations will only intensify. With this in mind, the following news Read More →
Like much of the rest of the country, it’s really hot right now. Here in my corner of New England, the heat index is supposed to reach 110 today, making today the hottest day of the year so far. To commemorate this, I reprint David Letterman’s Top 10 list from last night, “Top Ten Signs You’re Too Damn Hot”:
Here are some more announcements, links, and job postings about academic-related jobs, fellowships, and other related opportunities for those interested in racial/ethnic/diversity issues. As always, the announcements and links are provided for informational purposes and do not necessarily imply an endorsement of the organization or college involved.
If you’re the nostalgic type, you might be interested to read the following posts from July of years past:
2010: Harmony and Community in YosemiteAn interaction in Yosemite shows how a pine cone can act as a powerful symbol of cross-racial and -national unity.
2009: Reflections on a Multiracial Buddhist RetreatOne of my most controversial posts — In an otherwise refreshing and renewing Read More →
In my last post, I looked at books that examine immigration at the institutional level. To complement that list, below are some recently-released books that highlight the issue of immigration on the community and individual level and provides a more ethnographic and personal account of how political, economic, and legal dynamics operate in the daily lives of immigrants and the Read More →
Below are some recently-released books that highlight the issue of immigration on the institutional level and how political, economic, and legal dynamics operate at the level of social institutions. A corresponding overview of books that look at immigration at the community and individual level is coming shortly. A book’s inclusion is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily Read More →
Today is Independence Day, the U.S.’s 235th birthday, and the day that we all celebrate what it means to be an American. In contrast to the usual posts that I have written on this subject, instead, I would like reprint David Letterman’s recent Top 10 list, “Top Ten Reasons I, Dave Letterman, Am Proud To Be An American”:
