| Asian Indians of Chicago Contributor(s): Indo-American Center (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738519987 ISBN-13: 9780738519982 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Biography & Autobiography - History | Native American |
| Dewey: 977.311 |
| LCCN: 2002106138 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.56" W x 9.2" (0.67 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Midwest - Geographic Orientation - Illinois - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the infectious rhythm of the bhangra dance and the sizzle of the tandoori platter to landmark achievements in research laboratories and corporate boardrooms, the Asian Indian presence has very quickly become a lively and colorful part of the daily life of the Chicago metropolitan area. Arriving in Chicago in the mid 60s, the first wave of Indians were mostly professionals who intended to return home. But as they stayed on and were joined by others, their population began to reflect the tremendous ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity of India. Today, Indians are the largest Asian-American immigrant group in the Chicago area. Recognizing that first-hand resources would still be available for compiling their history, the Indo-American Center appealed to Chicago area residents of Indian origin and to their organizations to select photographs and documents from their personal collections to tell the story of the community. This book is a result of their enthusiastic response. Here, then, is a history in the making, -the record, in pictures, of the life of a diverse and vibrant community as told by the people who live it and shape its course. |
Contributor Bio(s): Indo-American Center: - The Indo-American Center, founded in Chicago in 1990 to further the well-being of Indo-Americans, provides humanitarian services and programs for new immigrants. Its outreach efforts include educational and cultural programs designed to improve understanding with the wider society. |