Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups by Stephan Thernstrom (Editor); Ann Orlov (Editor); Oscar Handlin (Editor)Call Number: Reference E184.A1 H35 1980
ISBN: 9780674375123
Publication Date: 1980-10-10
This is a comprehensive guide to more than 100 American groups with ethnic, religious, cultural, or regional identities. In addition there are almost 30 essays on related issues. For each signed group entry, the entire range of experience is discussed from the group's origins, migration, arrival and settlement, to its economic, social, cultural, religious life, and its experiences with education and politics. Maps and tables are included.