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31 produkter
Filipino Americans
E-bok, 1999
803 kr
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In the year 2000, Filipino Americans will be the largest Asian American group. This volume is the first detailed historical study of the major post-1965 immigration of Filipinos to the United States. It provides comprehensive coverage of the recent Filipino American experience, from the pivotal …
Vietnamese Americans
Av Hien Duc Do
E-bok, 1999
883 kr
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Vietnamese first came to the United States as refugees in the 1970s, after the Vietnam War. The Vietnamese Americans , written by a former Vietnamese refugee, is the only in-depth resource especially for students and general readers with a solid introduction to Vietnam, the history of Vietnamese …
Salvadoran Americans
E-bok, 2005
655 kr
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Salvadorans and other Central Americans have a strong presence in the United States because of the recent civil wars, natural disasters, and resulting economic downturns in the region. Most fled the right-wing death squads that were funded by the Reagan and first Bush Administrations and that …
Puerto Ricans in the United States
E-bok, 2000
803 kr
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Puerto Ricans in the United States begins by presenting Puerto Rico—the land, the people, and the culture. The island's invasion by U.S. forces in 1898 set the stage for our intertwined relationship to the present day. Pérez y González brings to life important historical events leading to …
Dominican Americans
Av Ramona Hernández, Silvio Torres-Saillant
E-bok, 1998
803 kr
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This profile of Dominican Americans closes a critical gap in information about the accomplishments of one of the largest immigrant groups in the United States. Beginning with a look at the historical background and the roots of native Dominicans, this book then carries the reader through the …
West Indian Americans
E-bok, 2000
803 kr
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The West Indian Americans introduces students and other interested readers to the diversity and cultural individuality of a growing segment of the American immigrant community. After an introductory chapter that describes the history and people of Jamaica and the other English-speaking Caribbean …
Korean Americans
Av Won Moo Hurh
Inbunden, 1998
739 kr
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Korean Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States. Although they share many similar cultural characteristics with other Asian Americans, the Korean Americans are unique in terms of their strong ethnic attachment, extensive participation in Christian churches, heavy …
Filipino Americans
Inbunden, 1999
739 kr
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In the year 2000, Filipino Americans will be the largest Asian American group. This volume is the first detailed historical study of the major post-1965 immigration of Filipinos to the United States. It provides comprehensive coverage of the recent Filipino American experience, from the pivotal …
Puerto Ricans in the United States
Inbunden, 2000
739 kr
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Puerto Ricans in the United States begins by presenting Puerto Rico—the land, the people, and the culture. The island's invasion by U.S. forces in 1898 set the stage for our intertwined relationship to the present day. Pérez y González brings to life important historical events leading to …
Taiwanese Americans
Av Franklin Ng
Inbunden, 1998
717 kr
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Despite the relatively short history of the Taiwanese in the United States, they have been a significant presence in America. Since 1965, immigration law changes have led to a dramatic increase in the Asian population in the United States. Taiwanese Americans, the immigrants from Taiwan and their …
Vietnamese Americans
Av Hien Duc Do
Inbunden, 1999
812 kr
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Vietnamese first came to the United States as refugees in the 1970s, after the Vietnam War. The Vietnamese Americans, written by a former Vietnamese refugee, is the only in-depth resource especially for students and general readers with a solid introduction to Vietnam, the history of Vietnamese …
South Asian Americans
Inbunden, 1997
717 kr
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Immigrants from South Asian countries are among the fastest growing segment of our population. This work, designed for students and interested readers, provides the first in-depth examination of recent South Asian immigrant groups—their history and background, current facts, comparative cultures, …
Cuban Americans
Inbunden, 1998
739 kr
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Today more than one million emigrés make up the Cuban diaspora, and many, though living in America, still consider themselves part of Cuba. This book captures the struggles and dreams of Cuban Americans. Using this resource, students, teachers, and interested readers can examine the engaging and …
Dominican Americans
Av Ramona Hernandez, Silvio Torres-Saillant
Inbunden, 1998
739 kr
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This profile of Dominican Americans closes a critical gap in information about the accomplishments of one of the largest immigrant groups in the United States. Beginning with a look at the historical background and the roots of native Dominicans, this book then carries the reader through the …
Soviet Jewish Americans
Inbunden, 1999
812 kr
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This lively, moving narrative provides the first comprehensive account of the emigration of nearly 500,000 Soviet Jews to the United States between 1967 and 1997. By weaving a wide variety of immigrant voices and photographs together with historical, journalistic, social service, and psychological …
Chinese Americans
Av Benson Tong
Inbunden, 2000
739 kr
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The volume begins with an overview of China in the Late Qing period, setting the stage for the successive waves of Chinese immigration to the United States. Chinese Americans, like other immigrants, have come to seek their fortune, and each generation has newly negotiated their position in society …
West Indian Americans
Inbunden, 2000
739 kr
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The West Indian Americans introduces students and other interested readers to the diversity and cultural individuality of a growing segment of the American immigrant community. After an introductory chapter that describes the history and people of Jamaica and the other English-speaking Caribbean …
Mexican Americans
Inbunden, 2002
739 kr
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Mexican Americans are the fastest growing immigrant population in the U.S. and will continue to be significant contributors to the diverse social fabric of the country. This book examines the Mexican American cultural traditions, families, demographics, political participation, and societal impact. …
Nigerian Americans
Av Kalu Ogbaa
Inbunden, 2003
717 kr
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Nigerians first came to the United States to attend American universities, intending to return home. Successive waves of Nigerian students began to stay, and now Nigerian Americans are the largest African immigrant group in the country. Pursuing education to attain professional careers remains the …
Haitian Americans
Av Flore Zephir
Inbunden, 2004
717 kr
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Haitians have had a presence in this country since its founding, but the largest group of immigrants came to the United States in the 1990s, fleeing political unrest and economic misery. Haiti and its and so-called boat people have been in the headlines for decades, and this reference firmly puts …
Salvadoran Americans
Inbunden, 2005
604 kr
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Salvadorans and other Central Americans have a strong presence in the United States because of the recent civil wars, natural disasters, and resulting economic downturns in the region. Most fled the right-wing death squads that were funded by the Reagan and first Bush Administrations and that …
Arab Americans
Inbunden, 2005
646 kr
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Americans of Arab heritage have made major contributions to U.S. society, and this is a timely and unique overview of their immigration patterns, settlement, adaptation, and assimilation for a general audience. The first wave of Arab immigrants, mostly Christian men from Lebanon, Palestine, and …
Mexican Americans
Häftad, 2002
285 kr
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Mexican Americans are the fastest growing immigrant population in the U.S. and will continue to be significant contributors to the diverse social fabric of the country. This book examines the Mexican American cultural traditions, families, demographics, political participation, and societal impact. …
Taiwanese Americans
E-bok, 1998
780 kr
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Despite the relatively short history of the Taiwanese in the United States, they have been a significant presence in America. Since 1965, immigration law changes have led to a dramatic increase in the Asian population in the United States. Taiwanese Americans, the immigrants from Taiwan and their …
Soviet Jewish Americans
E-bok, 1999
883 kr
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This lively, moving narrative provides the first comprehensive account of the emigration of nearly 500,000 Soviet Jews to the United States between 1967 and 1997. By weaving a wide variety of immigrant voices and photographs together with historical, journalistic, social service, and psychological …
Korean Americans
Av Won Moo Hurh
E-bok, 1998
803 kr
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Korean Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States. Although they share many similar cultural characteristics with other Asian Americans, the Korean Americans are unique in terms of their strong ethnic attachment, extensive participation in Christian churches, heavy …
History of Ethiopian Immigrants and Refugees in America, 1900-2000
Inbunden, 2006
715 kr
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Immigration and Crime
The Effects of Immigration on Criminal Behavior
Inbunden, 2007
683 kr
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