Global Philadelphia: Immigrant Communities Old and New (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781439900123)

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.

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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.

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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.

Author: Ayumi Takenaka
ISBN-10: 1439900124
ISBN-13: 9781439900123
Publisher: Temple University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/28/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2011