Publisher's Synopsis
What About Our Japanese-Americans? is a book written by Carey McWilliams that explores the treatment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. The book delves into the events leading up to the forced relocation and internment of over 120,000 Japanese-Americans, many of whom were American citizens. McWilliams examines the political and social climate of the time and the role of politicians and military officials in justifying the internment. He also provides personal accounts from Japanese-Americans who were affected by the internment, detailing their experiences of loss, discrimination, and resilience. The book offers a critical analysis of the impact of the internment on Japanese-American communities and raises important questions about civil liberties and the role of government in times of crisis. Overall, What About Our Japanese-Americans? is a thought-provoking and informative examination of a dark chapter in American history.Public Affairs Pamphlet, No. 91.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
