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The first comprehensive examination of Middle Eastern immigrants in Mexico, from the open-door policy of the nineteenth century to contemporary multiculturalism.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Looking for Antonio Aychur Itt and Finding Hamud Said 'Eid
Chapter 1. Amplifying Mexicanidad
Chapter 2. Locating Middle Easterners in National and Transnational Histories
Chapter 3. Turco Sojourners Come to Porfirian Mexico
Chapter 4. Borderland Merchants in Revolutionary Mexico
Chapter 5. Middle Eastern Immigrants and Foreigners in Post-Revolutionary Mexico
Chapter 6. Peddling, Positioning, and Prosperity
Chapter 7. Conclusion: Meanings of Multiculturalism
Appendix: Tables
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: University of Texas Press
      Publication Date: 01/07/2007
      ISBN13: 9780292716414, 978-0292716414
      ISBN10: 0292716419
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The first comprehensive examination of Middle Eastern immigrants in Mexico, from the open-door policy of the nineteenth century to contemporary multiculturalism.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments
      Introduction: Looking for Antonio Aychur Itt and Finding Hamud Said 'Eid
      Chapter 1. Amplifying Mexicanidad
      Chapter 2. Locating Middle Easterners in National and Transnational Histories
      Chapter 3. Turco Sojourners Come to Porfirian Mexico
      Chapter 4. Borderland Merchants in Revolutionary Mexico
      Chapter 5. Middle Eastern Immigrants and Foreigners in Post-Revolutionary Mexico
      Chapter 6. Peddling, Positioning, and Prosperity
      Chapter 7. Conclusion: Meanings of Multiculturalism
      Appendix: Tables
      Notes
      Selected Bibliography
      Index

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