Solving the Mystery of the Model Minority

Baodong Liu, Ph.D. is a professor of political science and ethnic studies at The University of Utah. He has published eight scholarly books, including Political Volatility in the United States: How Racial and Religious Group Win and Lose; Social Research: Integrating Mathematical Foundations and Modern Statistical Computing; The Election of Barack Obama: How He Won; and Race Rules: Electoral Politics in New Orleans, 1965-2006. Dr. Liu's main research fields include racial politics, political behavior, voting and elections, and research methods.

"In this excellent book, Baodong Liu and his contributors examine the complex meaning of the 'model minority' as it relates to Asian Americans. The chapters thoroughly explore the emergence of this stereotype and its implications in American society today. Throughout the book, the scholars help readers understand the diversity within the Asian American community and how the experiences of Asian Americans compares to other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. The edited volume provides a timely exploration of topics such as the implications of US-China relations on Asian Americans, the political participation of Asian Americans, affirmative action, the implications of interracial relationships, the relevance of adoption policies, and consideration of gender as it relates to this diverse demographic group. This second edition addresses contemporary topics such as anti-Asian hate crimes, the targeting of Asian Americans during the COVID pandemic, and the general experience of Asian Americans throughout the Trump presidency. This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the complexity of life in America for Asian Americans today."Stefanie Chambers, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Political Science, Trinity CollegeAuthor of Somalis in the Twin Cities and Columbus: Immigrant Incorporation in New DestinationsProducer of the feature documentary film Dreaming in Somali