Asian American Biography Volume 2; M-Z

U-X-L Asian American Biography profiles more than 150 Americans who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands. Included are prominent men and women of Asian Indian, Cambodian, Filipino, Native Hawaiian, Hmong, Japanese, Pacific Island, Pakistani, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent, both living and deceased. The individuals featured are notable for their achievements in fields ranging from civil rights to sports, politics to academia, entertainment to science, religion to the military. Early leaders in Asian America as well as contemporary figures are among those included. A black-and-white photograph accompanies most entries, and a list of sources for further reading or research is provided at the end of each entry. Cross references to other profiles in these volumes are noted in bold letters within the text. The volumes are arranged alphabetically and conclude with an index listing all individuals by field of endeavor and a subject index. Book jacket.… (more)