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Dictionary of American Immigration History
Francesco Cordasco
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Description for Dictionary of American Immigration History
Hardback. An impressive compilation of facts and data on the history of American immigration..In an area where reference works are scarce, Cordasco, a recognized scholar in his field, has produced a good source for any library in need of ready reference information on American immigration. -LIBRARY JOURNAL Num Pages: 810 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 146 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1089.
With some 2,500 entries, this dictionary, the first reference guide of its kind, is designed as a comprehensive reference work on all aspects of American immigration history. All American ethnic groups are included, with essay-entries on general subjects, e.g., immigration, patterns of immigrant settlement in the US, socialization, acculturation, and related themes. Biographical entries on individuals important in the history of immigration are included, along with notices of immigrant historical societies, mutual aid societies, immigrant-help groups, and immigration legislation and restrictionism.
With some 2,500 entries, this dictionary, the first reference guide of its kind, is designed as a comprehensive reference work on all aspects of American immigration history. All American ethnic groups are included, with essay-entries on general subjects, e.g., immigration, patterns of immigrant settlement in the US, socialization, acculturation, and related themes. Biographical entries on individuals important in the history of immigration are included, along with notices of immigrant historical societies, mutual aid societies, immigrant-help groups, and immigration legislation and restrictionism.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
810
Condition
New
Number of Pages
810
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810822412
SKU
V9780810822412
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About Francesco Cordasco
Francesco Cordasco (BA, Columbia; MA, Ph.D., NYU) is Distinguished Professor of Education and Social Relations, Montclair State College, NJ. He has taught at CUNY, Long Island University, NYU, University of London, and the University of Puerto Rico. He received the Brotherhood Award of the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1967 and the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy in 1976, is a Fellow of the British Sociological Association, belongs to many American professional associations, and is Education/Social Relations editor for USA Today.
Reviews for Dictionary of American Immigration History
...of interest to historians, sociologists, and students of social history. Recommended for both academic and public libraries.
CHOICE
...an exciting new source on immigration, put together with a great deal of skill by a renowned expert in the field...Every academic and large public library should have a copy.
Booklist
Francesco Cordasco is a well known and respected immigration historian, father to twenty previous books, and short of rewriting some of the entries, he could not have improved the book. It is a helpful manual and guide for students and researchers alike.
International Journal on World Peace
An impressive compilation of facts and data on the history of American immigration...In an area where reference works are scarce, Cordasco, a recognized scholar in his field, has produced a good source for any library in need of ready reference information on American immigration.
Library Journal
CHOICE
...an exciting new source on immigration, put together with a great deal of skill by a renowned expert in the field...Every academic and large public library should have a copy.
Booklist
Francesco Cordasco is a well known and respected immigration historian, father to twenty previous books, and short of rewriting some of the entries, he could not have improved the book. It is a helpful manual and guide for students and researchers alike.
International Journal on World Peace
An impressive compilation of facts and data on the history of American immigration...In an area where reference works are scarce, Cordasco, a recognized scholar in his field, has produced a good source for any library in need of ready reference information on American immigration.
Library Journal