Asian American Students in Higher Education Contributor(s): Museus, Samuel D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415844304 ISBN-13: 9780415844307 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher |
Dewey: 378.198 |
LCCN: 2013951563 |
Series: Key Issues on Diverse College Students |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 188 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Asian American Students in Higher Education offers the first comprehensive analysis and synthesis of existing theory and research related to Asian American students' experiences in postsecondary education. Providing practical and insightful recommendations, this sourcebook covers a range of topics including critical historical and demographic contexts, the complexity of Asian American student identities, and factors that facilitate and hinder Asian American students' success in college. The time has come for institutions of higher education to develop more holistic and authentic understandings of this significant and rapidly growing population, and this volume will help educators acquire deeper and more intricate knowledge of Asian American college students' experiences. This resource is vital for college educators interested in better serving Asian American students in their institutions. |