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Pido, Antonio J. A. – 1986
This book examines immigration from the Philippines to the United States, in terms of the historical, economic, political, social, military, and cultural macro and micro structures that precipitate it. Certain aspects of race and ethnic relations are explored. The study begins with conceptual and theoretical considerations on the issues of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Background, Economic Factors, Filipino Americans
Henke, Holger – 2001
This book, which is part of a series on new immigrant groups in the United States, captures the experiences of West Indian Americans who have arrived in the country since 1965. The seven chapters include: (1) "History of Jamaica and the English-Speaking Caribbean" (e.g., from plantation society to the third world and the Creolization of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Employment, Family (Sociological Unit), Folk Culture
Fawcett, James T., Ed.; Carino, Benjamin V., Ed. – 1987
The following papers are collected in this anthology of research on East-West international migration: (1) "International Migration and Pacific Basin Development" (James T. Fawcett and Benjamin V. Carino); (2) "The Global Picture of Contemporary Immigration Patterns" (Mary M. Kritz); (3) "One Field, Many Views: Competing…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Migrant Problems
Sawyer, Kem Knapp – 1995
Millions of people around the world have lost the freedom to remain in their homes or choose where they want to live. In fact, 1 in every 125 people in this world is a refugee. For many refugees, finding a new home is a long, tedious, and painful process. Many host countries that receive refugees suffer from overpopulation, housing shortages, and…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Foreign Nationals, Foreign Workers, Immigrants
Mortimer, Delores M., Ed.; Bryce-Laporte, Roy S., Ed. – 1981
Seminar papers on the recent immigrantion of women from the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa are collected in the first part of this two-part book. Titles (and authors) of the papers are: (1) "The New Immigration: The Female Majority" (Roy S. Bryce-Laporte); (2) "Race, Ethnicity, and Sex in the Recent Immigration: Some…
Descriptors: Blacks, Employment Opportunities, Family Role, Females
Brown, Wesley, Ed.; Ling, Amy, Ed. – 1993
This anthology of personal narratives and excerpts from memoirs and autobiographies is seen as a companion to the earlier anthology, "Imagining America: Stories from the Promised Land." While focusing on nonfiction, this book continues the exploration of emigration to and migration within the United States in the 20th century. However, the scope…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Authors, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations
Cox, Vic – 1995
Desperation and hope have always sent people from their homelands in search of a better life. The massive immigrations of the past two centuries have had large areas of thinly populated land to settle, but many such escape valves are being sealed, while population pressures mount throughout the world. A rising tide of newcomers and their…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Immigrants
Stinner, William F., Ed.; And Others – 1982
The 13 papers in this volume discuss issues relating to Caribbeans who have migrated to the United States and then returned to their home countries. The last three papers focus on remittances, migrants' ongoing remitting of cash and other economic resources to the home society. Paper titles (and authors) are the following: (1) "Introductory…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Blacks, Economic Factors, Economic Opportunities
Hendricks, Glenn – 1974
The objectives of this study are several; to examine one segment of the Dominican immigrant group from a social anthropoligical perspective; to record the nature of the immigration and describe selected aspects of those social structural arrangements which reflect the process of acculturation, thereby placing it in the broader perspective of other…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Influences, Educational Problems, Ethnic Groups
Abraham, Sameer Y., Ed.; Abraham, Nabeel, Ed. – 1983
This book is a collection of articles and research materials on Arab-Americans. Part one of the book provides an historical overview of Arab-Americans, their reasons for emigration from Greater Syria, and profiles of the two major religious groups, Muslims and Christians, in the United States Arab population. Authors of this section include Alixa…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Arabs, Bibliographies, Christianity
Bryce-Laporte, Roy S., Ed.; Mortimer, Delores M., Ed. – 1983
Twelve research papers on Caribbean immigrants to the United States are collected in this volume. Their titles (and authors) are the following: (1) "The United States' Role in Caribbean Migration: Background to the Problem" (Roy S. Bryce-Laporte); (2) "International Migration and the Political Economy of Underdevelopment: Aspects of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Blacks, Economic Factors, Economic Opportunities
Leathers, Noel L. – 1991
The life of Japanese immigrants in America is explored, and the accomplishments of Japanese Americans are reviewed in this book which is part of a series for children. The wartime contributions and experiences of Japanese Americans, including the experience of relocation camps, are described. Particular attention is paid to the experience of…
Descriptors: Achievement, Childrens Literature, Cultural Background, Elementary Secondary Education
Harik, Elsa Marston – 1987
The history of Lebanese immigrants to the United States is reviewed, and the contributions of this ethnic group to the American fabric are explored in this book which is part of a series for children. For at least 1,500 years Lebanon was a sort of haven for religious sects that would not have been allowed such freedom elsewhere. As a result, the…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Childrens Literature, Economic Factors, Elementary Secondary Education
Muller, Thomas – 1993
The latest immigration surge, which began in the 1960s, has facilitated urban renewal by strengthening small businesses, providing low-wage labor, and maintaining the population base needed to sustain a high level of economic activity. In spite of the contributions of immigrants, American central cities continue to face serious economic…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Education, Cultural Differences, Economic Factors
Petersen, William – 1971
This book is less a study of Japanese Americans per se than an analysis of the puzzle that they present to theorists of ethnic relations. What made them different? What gave them the strength to thrive on adversity? How must our theories of intergroup relations be amended to take account of this deviant case? After an introductory chapter, the…
Descriptors: Asian History, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations, Federal Government
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