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The Unsung Great
Stories of Extraordinary Japanese Americans
From a title-winning boxer in Louisiana to a Broadway baritone in New York, Japanese Americans have long belied their popular representation as "quiet Americans." Showcasing the lives and achievements of relatively unknown but remarkable people in Nikkei history, scholar and journalist Greg Robinson reveals the diverse experiences of Japanese Americans and explores a wealth of themes, including mixed-race families, artistic pioneers, mass confinement, civil rights activism, and queer history.
Drawn primarily from Robinson's popular writings in the San Francisco newspaperNichi Bei Weekly and community website Discover Nikkei, The Unsung Great offers entertaining and compelling stories that challenge one-dimensional views of Japanese Americans. This collection breaks new ground by devoting attention to Nikkei beyond the West Coast—including the vibrant communities of New York and Chicago, as well as the little-known history of Japanese Americans in the US South. Expertly researched and accessibly written, The Unsung Great brings to light a constellation of varied and incredible life stories.
Drawn primarily from Robinson's popular writings in the San Francisco newspaper
About the Author
Reviews
"There are many subjects of interest in this book...The best essays are those that highlight one particular person, delving under the surface to better understand their character, or one specific subject."—North American Post
"Japanese Americans and non-Japanese Americans alike will benefit tremendously, as I certainly did, from Greg Robinson's inspired sleuthing and artful renderings of his findings."—Nichi Bei Weekly
Endorsements
"Almost like a detective, Robinson pieces together narratives about previously unrecognized Nikkei while simultaneously integrating these individuals within the book's larger thematic structure. The result is a rigorous, compelling study that intertwines longstanding questions with striking new concepts."—Karen Inouye, author of The Long Afterlife of Nikkei Wartime Incarceration
"An extraordinarily rich and inspiring resource. Greg Robinson's portraits go beyond biography and illustrate resilience, fortitude, and creativity under adversity."—Gordon H. Chang, Stanford University
Hardback | |
December 31, 2020 | |
9780295747958 | |
English | |
312 | |
25 b&w illus. | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
1.3 Pounds (US) | |
$105.00 USD, £79.00 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Paperback / softback | |
December 31, 2020 | |
9780295747965 | |
English | |
312 | |
25 b&w illus. | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
.95 Pounds (US) | |
$29.95 USD, £23.99 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Other Titles by Greg Robinson
John Okada
edited by Frank Abe, Greg Robinson, Floyd Cheung
Jul 2018
- University of Washington Press
$29.95 USD
- Paperback / softback
$105.00 USD
- Hardback
Mine Okubo
edited by Greg Robinson, Elena Tajima Creef
Aug 2008
- University of Washington Press
$30.00 USD
- Paperback / softback
Other Titles in SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / American / Asian American Studies
Seattle from the Margins
Megan Asaka
Dec 2022
- University of Washington Press
$29.95 USD
- Hardback
$24.95 USD
- Paperback / softback
Picture Bride
Yoshiko Uchida, foreword by Elena Tajima Creef
Sep 2022
- University of Washington Press
$19.95 USD
- Paperback / softback