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For More Than Bread
William Galush
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Description for For More Than Bread
Hardcover. Presents a study that offers a historical overview of humble individuals who wished for independence from an oppressive government but had more immediate individual and familial concerns. This book explores their impact on both national and local levels and compares the education, work, and home environments of two different generations. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 22. Weight in Grams: 478.
This study is a historical overview of humble individuals who wished for independence from an oppressive government but had more immediate individual and familial concerns. These immigrants wanted not only a better material life but also a strong moral community and achieved their goals through the church, lay organizations, and Polish parochial schools. But their children were influenced by their own needs and desires and the attractions of larger society. Not much has been written about the children of immigrants in Polonia during this period. William J. Galush explores their impact on both national and local levels and compares the ... Read more
This study is a historical overview of humble individuals who wished for independence from an oppressive government but had more immediate individual and familial concerns. These immigrants wanted not only a better material life but also a strong moral community and achieved their goals through the church, lay organizations, and Polish parochial schools. But their children were influenced by their own needs and desires and the attractions of larger society. Not much has been written about the children of immigrants in Polonia during this period. William J. Galush explores their impact on both national and local levels and compares the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
East European Monographs United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Bradenton, United States
ISBN
9780880335874
SKU
V9780880335874
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About William Galush
William J. Galush is associate professor of history at Loyola University Chicago.
Reviews for For More Than Bread
An interesting, readable collection. Polish American Journal This book is important... interesting and valuable.
Donald E. Pienkos The Polish Review This book is essential for anyone interested in Polish migration to the United States.
Pawel Goral H-GAGCS
Donald E. Pienkos The Polish Review This book is essential for anyone interested in Polish migration to the United States.
Pawel Goral H-GAGCS