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Beyond The Mafia: Italian Americans And The Development Of Las Vegas (Shepperson Series in History Humanities)
William M Epstein
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Description for Beyond The Mafia: Italian Americans And The Development Of Las Vegas (Shepperson Series in History Humanities)
Paperback. Traces the history of Italians in Las Vegas from the founding of the city in 1905, recording their activities in the fledgling settlement. First appeared in 1996, this book was hailed as a significant contribution to the history of Las Vegas and of ethnic minorities in America. Num Pages: 200 pages, 28 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
When ""Beyond the Mafia"" first appeared in 1996, it was hailed as a significant contribution to the history of Las Vegas and of ethnic minorities in America. Author, Alan Balboni traces the history of Italians in Las Vegas from the founding of the city in 1905, recording their activities in the fledgling settlement. As Las Vegas grew, Italian Americans participated in every aspect of the city's society and economy, including construction, retail establishments, hotels, and - after the statewide legalization of gambling in 1931 - the casino industry. Basing his research on well over a hundred interviews, as well as ... Read more
When ""Beyond the Mafia"" first appeared in 1996, it was hailed as a significant contribution to the history of Las Vegas and of ethnic minorities in America. Author, Alan Balboni traces the history of Italians in Las Vegas from the founding of the city in 1905, recording their activities in the fledgling settlement. As Las Vegas grew, Italian Americans participated in every aspect of the city's society and economy, including construction, retail establishments, hotels, and - after the statewide legalization of gambling in 1931 - the casino industry. Basing his research on well over a hundred interviews, as well as ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Reno, United States
ISBN
9780874176810
SKU
V9780874176810
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99-15
About William M Epstein
Alan Balboni is professor of history and political science at the Community College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas.
Reviews for Beyond The Mafia: Italian Americans And The Development Of Las Vegas (Shepperson Series in History Humanities)
"An important recognition of the contributions of minorities in Southern Nevada." - John L. Smith, Las Vegas Review-Journal "Alan Balboni has written an ethnic success story, a story of obscene greed, naked capitalism, and fervently pursued opportunities." - Michael La Sorte, Italian Americana "Nevada and America's need to understand ethnic history takes a step forward with this book." - Albin ... Read more