TRIALS, TRIUMPHS, AND ACTIVIST RESEARCH: PYONG GAP MIN’S 82 YEARS OF LIFE STORIES - Couverture souple

MIN, PYONG GAP

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798298191425

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

A Remarkable Journey of Hardship, Hope, and Social Justice

In Trials, Triumphs, and Activist Research, renowned sociologist Pyong Gap Min reflects on his extraordinary life spanning 82 years from a war-torn Korean village to academic acclaim in the United States. This deeply personal and inspiring memoir weaves together stories of early tragedy, financial struggle, and the pursuit of education with powerful accounts of political activism and immigrant identity.

Min shares his rise from extreme poverty in post-war Korea to becoming a celebrated professor and community leader in New York. Through vivid storytelling and over 100 photographs, readers witness his enduring spirit as he overcomes loss, discrimination, and illness, and champions racial and gender justice through his scholarship.

More than a memoir, this book offers historical insight into Korea’s transformation, the immigrant experience in America, and the meaning of perseverance. Whether you're interested in sociology, activism, Korean-American history, or personal growth, this book will move and inspire you.

Includes:

• Firsthand accounts of the Korean War and military dictatorship

• Reflections on immigrant life and racial dynamics in the U.S.

• Tales of academic achievement and social justice advocacy

• 100+ archival and personal photographs

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798298191425
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 274
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