| Description |
xviii, 177 p., [9] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
The new Americans |
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New Americans (Westport, Conn.)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-171) and index. |
| Contents |
The Arab world : the geography, history, people, and cultures. The language and the lands ; Short history of the Arabs ; Cultures ; Islam ; Minorities -- Coming to the United States. U.S. immigration laws ; Causes and characteristics of immigration ; Settlement patterns -- Race and ethnic classifications. At ports of entry ; Social constructs of race before 1965 ; As minorities ; In the census ; Identity -- Cultural adaptation. Family issues ; Women's issues ; Language ; Food ; Arab American media and communications ; Religion -- Identities within the community. Demographics ; Work and economic profiles ; Intragroup divisions and issues ; Social clubs and networks ; Holidays and celebrations -- Impact on U.S. society. Music, festivals, and dance ; Literature ; Visual arts ; Theater, storytelling, and documentaries ; The Arab American National Museum and other collections ; Political activism and organizations ; Academia ; Intergroup relations ; The impact of September 11 on Arab Americans ; The future -- Appendix A : census statistics of Arab Americans, 1970-2000 -- Appendix B : noted Arab Americans -- Appendix C : immigrants admitted by region and country of birth : fiscal years 1989-2004. |
| Summary |
The book begins by giving a broad political and social history of the Arab world since the advent of Islam in 632 CE. Kayyali also takes care to be inclusive of the different groups who can be classified as Arab, and the discussion of who these people are, with their different religions and beliefs, is an enlightening base to understand their experiences as Arab Americans. Early immigrants typically became peddlers or worked in the new factories and mills. As they gave up thoughts of returning to their home countries, they fought to be classified as white to gain citizenship, and the impact of the Census on their struggle is discussed in detail. Their assimilation and adaptations are discussed, and readers will learn about family issues, women's issues, food, media, and religious practices in the Arab American communities. Within the larger Arab American community, the main issues of pan-Arab identification, Christian and Muslim identities, and generational differences are covered, along with their social networks and celebrations. A final chapter focuses on the impact of Arab Americans on U.S. society, from the arts to politics, with insight into intergroup relations and the impact of 9/11. A sampling of noted Arab Americans, such as Ralph Nader, a glossary, statistical tables, and photos are included as well. Publisher description. |
| Subject |
Arab Americans -- History.
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Arab Americans -- Social conditions.
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Arab Americans -- Social life and customs.
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Immigrants -- United States -- History.
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Arab countries -- Emigration and immigration.
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United States -- Emigration and immigration.
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| ISBN |
0313332193 |
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9780313332197 |
| Standard No. |
YDXCP 2257979 |
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NZ1 10452522 |
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