How have Mexican immigrants reshaped the United States? What is their history and culture? Why did they leave their homeland? And what does the future hold? Focusing on the human side of the story, Mexican Americans probes these questions by tracing the lives of ordinary and not-so-ordinary people.
How have Mexican immigrants reshaped the United States? What is their history and culture? Why did they leave their homeland? And what does the future...
Barely 40 years after beginning a major immigration movement to the United States, Indian Americans have established vigorous, thriving communities in major metropolitan areas across the country. This new book traces their history, from the early days of the Punjabi pioneers in California to the triumphs of the "dot-com generation."
Barely 40 years after beginning a major immigration movement to the United States, Indian Americans have established vigorous, thriving communities in...
With the sudden end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, throngs of Vietnamese fled their country. Within months, more than 130,000 arrived in the United States, determined to begin their lives anew. Here is an all-in-one place to begin a study of this vital segment of the American population.
With the sudden end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, throngs of Vietnamese fled their country. Within months, more than 130,000 arrived in the United...
Korean Americans are the fourth-largest Asian group in the United States; 33 percent live in California. Korean Americans focuses on this important group--its history, culture, and contributions--and includes profiles of such notables as Jay Kim, the first Korean American elected to Congress, and ABC News anchor Ju Ju Chang.
Korean Americans are the fourth-largest Asian group in the United States; 33 percent live in California. Korean Americans focuses on this important gr...
In addition to profiles on notable Ukrainian Americans, such as actor Jack Palance and Hall of Fame NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk, Ukrainian Americans provides a well-balanced introduction to the history, culture, religion, and experiences of this immigrant group.
In addition to profiles on notable Ukrainian Americans, such as actor Jack Palance and Hall of Fame NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk, Ukrainian Americans ...
From Colin Powell, the first African American to be appointed U.S. secretary of state, to former NBA star Patrick Ewing and Grammy Award winner Harry Belafonte, Jamaican Americans have made important contributions to American society. Drawing on personal stories and historical fact, this fresh, full-color book focuses on this dynamic people and assesses their lasting impact.
From Colin Powell, the first African American to be appointed U.S. secretary of state, to former NBA star Patrick Ewing and Grammy Award winner Harry ...
In the early 2000s, Filipinos made up the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. This much-needed book examines the history, culture, trials, and successes of a group sometimes referred to as "invisible immigrants."
In the early 2000s, Filipinos made up the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. This much-needed book examines the history, culture, tr...
