Dictionary of American Immigration HistoryFrancesco Cordasco Scarecrow Press, 1990 - 784 lappuses Some 2,500 entries, ranging from a paragraph to about 1,000 words, contributed by some 90 American, Canadian, and English scholars. All American ethnic groups are included, with essay-entries on general subjects (e.g. immigration, socialization) and conceptual themes (e.g. integration, ethnic identity, structural assimilation), biographical entries on individuals important in the history of immigration, and entries related to immigrant historical societies, mutual aid societies, immigrant-help groups, and immigrant legislation and restrictionism. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |