Birkitts Books presents ... Even the Birds Don't Sound the Same Here: The Laotian Refugees Search for Heart in American Culture (American University Studies) ISBN: 0820408417 Author: Proudfoot, Robert Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers Release Date: 1990-08-01 Seller Category: History Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Very Good Sku: 240807002 Notes: Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. This seminal work is a one-of-a-kind coverage of the initial encounters of Laotian refugees with North American culture during the period of 1979-1984. Through the stories of Refugees in the Pacific Northwest the author documents the perceptual and cultural adjustments and problems for the Laotian and American populations alike. Laotians encounter overcoming and coping with loss of culture, status and support groups; adjusting to a new culture, language and values system; recovery from war and refugee camp experiences including social, psychological and physical deprivation; surviving during a period of difficult and changing post-Southeast Asian war economic conditions in the United States; as well as adjusting to a new culture with realities of living in it as a refugee. Don't forget to check out other great deals in our Store!!