Multiculturalism in the United States - A Comparative Guide to Acculturation and Ethnicity (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Discusses how American culture has been shaped by and has affected immigrants Interest in ethnic studies and multiculturalism has grown considerably in the 12 years since the publication of the first edition of this work. Co-editors Ratner and Buenker have revised and updated their work to reflect the changes, patterns, and shifts in immigration, showing how American culture affects them and is affected by them. Common topics that helped determine the degree and pace of acculturation for each ethnic group are addressed in each of the 17 essays, providing the reader with a comparative reference tool. Seven new ethnic groups are included. Arabs, Haitians, Vietnamese, Koreans, Filipinos, Asian Indians, and Dominicans. New essays on the Irish, Chinese, and Mexicans are provided as are revised and updated essays on the remaining groups from the first edition. The contribution to American culture by people of these diverse origins reflects differences in class, occupation, and religion. The authors explain the tensions and conflicts between American culture and the traditions of newly arrived immigrants. culture are also discussed. Essays on representative ethnic groups include African Americans, American Indians, Arabs, Asian Indians, Chinese, Dominicans, Filipinos, Germans, Haitians, Irish, Italians, Jewish, Koreans, Mexicans, Polish, Scandinavians, and the Vietnamese. Updated and expanded edition of a successful work by the same authors Includes additional ethnic groups

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2005
First published:	April 2005
Editors:	John D. Buenker • Lormen A. Ratner
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	456
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-32404-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General
LSN:	0-313-32404-2
Barcode:	9780313324048

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