Japanese American Ethnicity: In Search of Heritage and Homeland Across Generations
Search Homeland: Japanese American Ethnicity examines how Japanese Americans across the second to fourth generations negotiate heritage, identity, and belonging. Takeyuki Tsuda draws on fieldwork in San Diego and Phoenix, including taiko drumming, to explore how cultural assimilation can coexist with maintaining or recovering ancestral connections.
At a glance
- Examines Japanese American experiences from the second through fourth generations.
- Discusses racialization, cultural assimilation, ethnic identity, and connections to ancestral heritage and homeland.
- Uses fieldwork in San Diego and Phoenix, including taiko drumming ensembles as an example of heritage performance.
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View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- A focused study that connects generational identity with both mainstream integration and continued or renewed cultural heritage.
- The described fieldwork and taiko example offer concrete contexts for its discussion of ethnicity.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | NYU Press |
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| Publication date | September 13, 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1479810797 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1479810796 |
| Weight listed | 1.12 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers researching Japanese American identity and heritage across generations.
- Students and readers interested in Asian American studies, diaspora, or cultural anthropology.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad survey of all Asian American communities or a general history of Japan.
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The available aggregate feedback is based on a single rating, so it offers too little evidence to establish a broader pattern of reader experience. The book's described focus and fieldwork indicate a specialized study, which may suit readers looking for research on Japanese American identity rather than a general introduction.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book examine?
It explores how Japanese Americans from the second to fourth generations negotiate ethnic identity, racialization, and connections to ancestral cultural heritage.
What research examples are described?
The description cites fieldwork with Japanese Americans in San Diego and Phoenix and discusses taiko drumming ensembles as an example of performing ethnic heritage.
Who may find it useful?
It is suited to readers and students focused on Japanese American experiences, Asian American studies, diaspora, and cultural anthropology.
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