| Daily Life in Immigrant America, 1870-1920 Contributor(s): Alexander, June Granatir (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313335621 ISBN-13: 9780313335624 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: The second "wave" of US immigration--from 1870 to 1920--brought over twenty-six million men, women, and children onto American shores. This in-depth study of the period underscores the diversity of peoples who came to the U.S. and highlights the significant shifts in geographic origins--from northern and western Europe to southern and eastern Europe--that occurred in the late nineteenth century and led to distinguishing between "old" and "new" immigrants. Thematic chapters provide an overview of the daily lives of these migrants, including distribution and settlement patterns individual and family migrations, and permanent and temporary residency. Also discussed are demographics and characteristics of each ethnic group, as well as pressures to "Americanize" and other facets of adjusting to a new country and culture. Readers are introduced to many aspects of immigrant life and settlement, including: Land-seekers settling in the West Labor and the workplace Migrants and immigrant families in cities Ethnic communities, institutions, and businesses The effects of World War I on immigration abroad and immigrant lives in the U.S. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - History | United States - 20th Century - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 305.906 |
| LCCN: 2007026800 |
| Series: Daily Life Through History |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 6.37" W x 9.52" (1.32 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 1920's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The second wave of US immigration--from 1870 to 1920--brought over twenty-six million men, women, and children onto American shores. This in-depth study of the period underscores the diversity of peoples who came to the U.S. and highlights the significant shifts in geographic origins--from northern and western Europe to southern and eastern Europe--that occurred in the late nineteenth century and led to distinguishing between old and new immigrants. Thematic chapters provide an overview of the daily lives of these migrants, including distribution and settlement patterns, individual and family migrations, and permanent and temporary residency. Also discussed are demographics and characteristics of each ethnic group, as well as pressures to Americanize and other facets of adjusting to a new country and culture. An ideal source for students of American history and culture, this comprehensive work features over 40 engaging photos, a glossary of key terms, a chronology of events, and an extensive print and nonprint bibliography. |