This is a revealing compilation of essays on the latest research and debates on Asian Americans, a growing and influential ethnic group today. Asian Americans are often considered a "model minority," steadily striving for the American dream with an exemplary focus on education and enterprise. But in reality, along with notable successes, Asian Americans face a number of challenging issues; the Asian American community is far more complex and diverse than most people realize. Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today is the first major reference work focused on the full expanse of contemporary Asian American experiences in the United States. Drawing on over two decades of research, it takes an unprecedented look at the major issues confronting the Asian American community as a whole, and the specific ethnic identities within that communityfrom established groups such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Americans to newer groups such as Cambodian and Hmong Americans. Across two volumes, Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today offers 110 entries on the current state of affairs, controversies, successes, and outlooks for future for Asian Americans. The set is divided into 11 thematic sections including diversity and demographics; education; health; identity; immigrants, refugees, and citizenship; law; media; politics; war; work and economy; youth, family, and the aged. Contributors include leading experts in the fields of Asian American studies, education, public health, political science, law, economics, and psychology. - Publisher.