{"product_id":"smithsonian-asian-pacific-american-history-art-and-culture-in-101-objects-9781588346964","title":"Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects","description":"\u003cb\u003eA rich and compelling introduction to the history of Asian Pacific American communities as told through 101 objects, from a fortune cookie baking mold to the debut \u003ci\u003eMs. Marvel \u003c\/i\u003ecomic featuring Kamala Khan \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003eTop 10 Reference Book of 2024 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects \u003c\/i\u003einvites readers to experience both well-known and untold stories through influential, controversial, and meaningful objects. Thematic chapters explore complex history and shared experiences: navigation, intersections, labor, innovation, belonging, tragedy, resistance and solidarity, community, service, memory, and joy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book features vibrant full-color illustrations of objects that embody and engage with Asian Pacific American issues, including the immigrant experience, the importance of media representation, what history gets officially documented vs. what does not, and so much more. Those objects include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName tag for \u003ci\u003eChallenger \u003c\/i\u003eastronaut Ellison Onizuka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotograph of Hollywood actress Anna May Wong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHello Kitty bento box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStella Abrera's ballet shoes, pancaked to match her skin color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaravan's \u003ci\u003eThailand: Songs for Life \u003c\/i\u003ealbum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSewing kit of internment camp survivor May Ishimoto\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNam June Paik's \u003ci\u003eElectronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Devanagari typographical font patented by Hari Govind Govil\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsian Americans are the fastest growing group in the United States and include approximately 50 distinct ethnic groups, but their stories and experiences have often been sidelined or stereotyped. This spirited and beautifully illustrated book offers a vital window into the triumphs and tragedies, strength and ingenuity, and traditions and cultural identities of these communities. \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects \u003c\/i\u003eis a crucial and celebratory read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Theodore S. Gonzalves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Smithsonian Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.80w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781588346964","brand":"Smithsonian Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43293888741513,"sku":"9781588346964","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_9f7fb806-a867-4b55-b18d-fd73658cfb78.jpg?v=1737445528","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/smithsonian-asian-pacific-american-history-art-and-culture-in-101-objects-9781588346964","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}