Description
Book SynopsisProvides readers with a comprehensive and an overview of immigration to the United States in a single volume. This title explores the economic, political, spatial, and linguistic aspects of immigration; the role of religion in the acculturation and social integration of foreign minorities; and the adaptation process for the second generation.
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Preface to the Fourth Edition Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgments to the Fourth Edition Acknowledgments to the Third Edition Acknowledgments to the Second Edition Acknowledgments to the First Edition 1. The Three Phases of U.S.-Bound Immigration 2. Theoretical Overview 3. Moving: Patterns of Immigrant Settlement and Spatial Mobility 4. Making It in America: Education, Occupation, and Entrepreneurship 5. From Immigrants to Ethnics: Identity, Citizenship, and Political Participation 6. Language: Diversity and Resilience 7. Growing Up American: The New Second Generation 8. Religion: The Enduring Presence 9. Conclusion: Immigration and Public Policy Notes References Index
