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Words by Edward J. Mallillin

Kevin Nadal will make history this Thursday, June 25 in New York City, where he will launch Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice, the first book of its kind, at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (7-9 PM, local time).

With an ancestry that includes three centuries of Spanish rule, 50 years of American occupation, and heavy migration to the United States, Nadal presents the first comprehensive look at the collective psyche of Pilipino Americans.  As the 2nd largest Asian American population in the United States (2.4 million), it's surprising that his studies are only the first to be published.