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Global Philadelphia
Immigrant Communities Old and New
100,95 €
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Description
The racial and ethnic composition of Philadelphia continues to diversify as a new wave of immigrantsOColargely from Asia and Latin AmericaOCoreshape the cityOCOs demographic landscape. Moreover, in a globalized economy, immigration is the key to a cityOCOs survival and competitiveness. The contributors to "Global Philadelphia "examine how Philadelphia has affected its immigrantsOCO lives, and how these immigrants, in turn, have shaped Philadelphia.
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Providing a detailed historical, ethnographic, and sociological look at PhiladelphiaOCOs immigrant communities, this volume examines the social and economic dynamics of various ethnic populations. Significantly, the contributors make comparisons to and connections between the traditional immigrant groupsOCoGermans, Italians, the Irish, Jews, Puerto Ricans, and ChineseOCoand newer arrivals, such as Cambodians, Haitians, Indians, Mexicans, and African immigrants of various nationalities.
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While their experiences vary, "Global Philadelphia" focuses on some of the critical features that face all immigrant groupsOCointra-group diversity, the role of institutions, and ties to the homeland. Taken together, these essays provide a richer understanding of the processes and implications of contemporary immigration to the area.
Spécifications
Parties prenantes
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 320
- Langue:
- Anglais
- Collection :
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781439900123
- Date de parution :
- 28-04-10
- Format:
- Livre relié
- Format numérique:
- Genaaid
- Dimensions :
- 155 mm x 231 mm
- Poids :
- 566 g
