Multiculturalism in the United States: A Comparative Guide to Acculturation and Ethnicity
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. Changes over time that both of the cultures brought to America and of the culture that received them is also discussed. Essays on representative ethnic groups include African-Americans, American Indians, Arabs, Asian Indians, Chinese, Dominicans, Filipinos, Germans, Haitians, Irish, Italians, Jews, Koreans, Mexicans, Poles, Scandinavians, and the Vietnamese. |
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Contents
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American Indians | 23 |
Arab Americans | 47 |
Asian Indian Americans | 65 |
Chinese Americans | 79 |
Dominican Americans | 99 |
Filipino Americans | 117 |
German Americans | 149 |
Jewish Americans | 257 |
Korean Americans | 281 |
Mexican Americans | 301 |
Polish Americans | 325 |
Scandinavian Americans | 343 |
Vietnamese Americans | 373 |
Bibliographical Essay | 389 |
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Haitian Americans | 173 |
Irish Americans | 203 |
Italian Americans | 233 |
About the Contributors | 433 |