This page provides tools to find primary and secondary sources on the diverse group called "Asians" in Latin America. The guide offers tips on how to search and where to search for articles, books, DVDs, etc. on your topic.
► It is important to understand that the term Asian is a label that attempts to describe a wide variety of people that migrated from the Asian continent which includes a wide variety of countries such as India, China, Indonesia, Philippines, etc.
► Another terms used for part of this region is the Far East which applies to the countries of China, Korea, and Japan.
► In contrast to Hispanic American/Latinos, there is not common cultural or linguistic connection to unite the different groups known as Asians. People in India are different from people in China. People in China, Japan and Korea do not speak the same language, etc. so keep that in mind when selecting your topic.
Recommended Databases and Handbooks to find "Asians" in the Americas:
Newspapers' databases (Primary Sources):
Provides access to newspapers published in the 19th and 20th centuries from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Belize, Costa Rica, Chile, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela from 1822-1922.
Full text for various Latin American newspapers and newswires covering international and Latin American regional topics. Includes titles such as El Universal (Mexico City), O Globo (Brazil), La Nación (Argentina), and El Mercurio (Chile). Languages include Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
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