Synopses & Reviews
In this collection of powerful, candid oral histories, a wide cross section of Korean Americans renders a portrait of a community grappling with racial tensions, class and gender differences, and differing notions of family and home.
Review
"Fascinating . . . [
East to America] provides a panoramic view of the Korean community." —
Los Angeles Times"A riveting book! . . . The new history of the West." —San Jose Mercury News
About the Author
Elaine H. Kim is a professor of Asian American studies and chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Her previous books include
Asian American Literature: An Introduction to the Writings and Their Social Context. She lives in Oakland, California.
Eui-Young Yu is a professor of sociology at California State University, Los Angeles. He is the editor of Black-Korean Encounter: Toward Understanding and Alliance. He lives in Los Angeles.