| Arrangiarsi: The Italian Immigration Experience in Canada Volume 6 Contributor(s): Perin, Roberto (Editor), Sturino, Franc (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1550712551 ISBN-13: 9781550712551 Publisher: Guernica Editions OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2006 Annotation: The first comprehensive study of the Italian presence in Canada, this collection of essays captures the experience of a group of people who helped build a nation. Through historical, literary, and artistic media, this critical analysis explores how Italian immigrants perceived Canada and were seen by its citizens, as well as their ambitions, setbacks, and strategies for adapting to a new land. Ten contributors are featured, including the late Robert Harney, Bruno Ramirez, and Laurier Lacroix. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - History | Canada - General |
| Dewey: 971.004 |
| Series: Picas |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 4.45" W x 7.04" (0.41 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The term arrangiarsi is normally defined as making do or getting by. This book marks the first attempt to provide a comprehensive treatment of the Italian presence in Canada, and to capture the experience of the Italian immigrants who helped to build this country. Through historical, literary, and artistic approaches, this collection of essays explores how these immigrants saw and were seen: what were their ambitions, their setbacks, their strategies for adapting to the new land. In addition to the editors, contributors include: the late Robert Harney, Bruno Ramirez, Gabriele Scardellato, Laurier Lacroix, Paul-Andr Linteau, Susan Iannucci, Nicoletta Serio, and William Boelhower. |