WON MOO HURH, born in Korea, is Professor of Sociology at Western Illinois University. His specialization includes race and ethnic relations, social psychology, and comparative sociology. His recent publications include Korean Immigrants in America (1984) and Personality in Culture and Society (1997). Currently he serves on the Advisory Board for the National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health.

• Illustrations Series Foreword Background Korean Ethnic Roots: The Land, History, People, and Culture Coming to America Korean Immigration to the United States: A Historical Overview Adjustment and Adaptation Economic Adjustment Cultural and Social Adjustment Family Life Korean Ethnic Associations Intergroup Relations Psychological Adjustment Conclusion Unique Characteristics of Korean Americans and Their Impact on American Society Appendix: Notable Korean Americans References For Further Reading Index

WON MOO HURH, born in Korea, is Professor of Sociology at Western Illinois University. His specialization includes race and ethnic relations, social psychology, and comparative sociology. His recent publications include Korean Immigrants in America (1984) and Personality in Culture and Society (1997). Currently he serves on the Advisory Board for the National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health.

• Illustrations Series Foreword Background Korean Ethnic Roots: The Land, History, People, and Culture Coming to America Korean Immigration to the United States: A Historical Overview Adjustment and Adaptation Economic Adjustment Cultural and Social Adjustment Family Life Korean Ethnic Associations Intergroup Relations Psychological Adjustment Conclusion Unique Characteristics of Korean Americans and Their Impact on American Society Appendix: Notable Korean Americans References For Further Reading Index

WON MOO HURH, born in Korea, is Professor of Sociology at Western Illinois University. His specialization includes race and ethnic relations, social psychology, and comparative sociology. His recent publications include Korean Immigrants in America (1984) and Personality in Culture and Society (1997). Currently he serves on the Advisory Board for the National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health.

• Illustrations Series Foreword Background Korean Ethnic Roots: The Land, History, People, and Culture Coming to America Korean Immigration to the United States: A Historical Overview Adjustment and Adaptation Economic Adjustment Cultural and Social Adjustment Family Life Korean Ethnic Associations Intergroup Relations Psychological Adjustment Conclusion Unique Characteristics of Korean Americans and Their Impact on American Society Appendix: Notable Korean Americans References For Further Reading Index