Be(com)ing Korean in the United States:  Exploring Ethnic Identity Formation Through Cultural Practices
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Copyright 2008 S. Sonya Gwak

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Library of Congress Catalogingin-Publication Data

Gwak, S. Sonya.
     Be(com)ing Korean in the United States : exploring ethnic identity formation through cultural practices / S. Sonya Gwak.
           p. cm.
     Includes bibliographical references and index.
     ISBN 978-1-60497-584-0
1. Korean Americans—Ethnic identity.
2. Identity (Psychology)—United States.
3. Korean Americans—Social life and customs.
4. Community life—United States.
5. Mae-ari Korean Cultural Troupe.
6. Folk music—Social aspects—United States.
7. Folk music—Social aspects—Korea.
8. United States—Relations—Korea—Case studies.
9. Korea—Relations—United States—Case studies.
10. Transnationalism—Case studies. I. Title.
II. Title: Being Korean in the United States.

     E184.K6G93 2008
     305.8957’073—dc22

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