Multicultural America: An Encyclopedia of the Newest Americans [4 volumes]

by Ronald H. Bayor (Editor)

Overview

This encyclopedia contains 50 thorough profiles of the most numerically significant immigrant groups now making their homes in the United States, telling the story of our newest immigrants and introducing them to their fellow Americans.

• Comprises contributions from 50 sociologists, anthropologists, historians, social scientists, and political scientists, many of whom are from the countries they discuss

• Offers appealing sidebars featuring young people who represent the newest generation of American immigrants throughout the book

• Provides maps showing where each country is located and photographs that accompany each essay, depicting cultural events and a young immigrant from that nation

• Includes a glossary of important terms, a bibliography of sources, and a "Further Reading" section with each essay

• Contains appendices of census statistics on American immigration

• Presents a chronology of major historical events in each of the sending country's history

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313357879
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/22/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	2334
File size:	52 MB
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About the Author

Ronald H. Bayor, PhD, is professor of history at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 10 Up—Though it is at times scholarly in tone, this set will help readers to understand American immigrants' experiences and the impact immigration has on the United States. Bayer's fine introductory essay presents a clear account of the phenomenon over time. Subsequent chapters focus on immigrants from 50 nations, ranging from Afghanistan to Vietnam. Chapters cover a group's background, causes and waves of migration, demographic profile, adjustment and adaptation, integration, and impact on U.S. society; second and later generations; and issues in relation to the United States and the country of origin. Additional-resource lists, statistical tables, and lists of prominent ethnic Americans are included. The information is well documented, and the overall look and feel are erudite. Vocabulary levels vary by contributor. For example, Bangladesh is described as "a low-lying riparian country…on the northern littoral of the Bay of Bengal," while the article on Panama defines the word "isthmus" when it is used. Unremarkable captioned black-and-white photographs break up the text, and the maps are of limited value due to a lack of perspective since neither bordering nations nor a worldwide view are displayed. Students will enjoy the "Youth Profile" sidebars and the little-known facts about specific groups that are presented within the text. This set will be useful for student research and for faculty who want to learn more about the cultures of the immigrant students they teach.—Patty N. McClune, Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, PA

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