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One Out of Three - Immigrant New York in the Twenty-First Century (Paperback)
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One Out of Three - Immigrant New York in the Twenty-First Century (Paperback)
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This absorbing anthology features in-depth portraits of diverse
ethnic populations, revealing the surprising new realities of
immigrant life in twenty-first-century New York City. Contributors
show how nearly fifty years of massive inflows have transformed New
York City's economic and cultural life and how the city has changed
the lives of immigrant newcomers. Nancy Foner's introduction
describes New York's role as a special gateway to America.
Subsequent essays focus on the Chinese, Dominicans, Jamaicans,
Koreans, Liberians, Mexicans, and Jews from the former Soviet Union
now present in the city and fueling its population growth. They
discuss both the large numbers of undocumented Mexicans living in
legal limbo and the new, flourishing community organizations
offering them opportunities for advancement. They recount the
experiences of Liberians fleeing a war torn country and their
creation of a vibrant neighborhood on Staten Island's North Shore.
Through engaging, empathetic portraits, contributors consider
changing Korean-owned businesses and Chinese Americans' increased
representation in New York City politics, among other achievements
and social and cultural challenges. A concluding chapter follows
the prospects of the U.S.-born children of immigrants as they make
their way in New York City.
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