| Global Philadelphia: Immigrant Communities Old and New Contributor(s): Takenaka, Ayumi (Editor), Osirim, Mary Johnson (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1439900124 ISBN-13: 9781439900123 Publisher: Temple University Press OUR PRICE: $82.18 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Dewey: 305.800 |
| LCCN: 2009052960 |
| Series: Philadelphia Voices, Philadelphia Vision |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The racial and ethnic composition of Philadelphia continues to diversify as a new wave of immigrantsOColargely from Asia and Latin AmericaOCoreshape the cityOCOs demographic landscape. Moreover, in a globalized economy, immigration is the key to a cityOCOs survival and competitiveness. The contributors to "Global Philadelphia "examine how Philadelphia has affected its immigrantsOCO lives, and how these immigrants, in turn, have shaped Philadelphia. a Providing a detailed historical, ethnographic, and sociological look at PhiladelphiaOCOs immigrant communities, this volume examines the social and economic dynamics of various ethnic populations. Significantly, the contributors make comparisons to and connections between the traditional immigrant groupsOCoGermans, Italians, the Irish, Jews, Puerto Ricans, and ChineseOCoand newer arrivals, such as Cambodians, Haitians, Indians, Mexicans, and African immigrants of various nationalities. a While their experiences vary, "Global Philadelphia" focuses on some of the critical features that face all immigrant groupsOCointra-group diversity, the role of institutions, and ties to the homeland. Taken together, these essays provide a richer understanding of the processes and implications of contemporary immigration to the area. |