{"product_id":"history-of-arab-americans-aminah-al-deen-9781440840685","title":"History of Arab Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis concise reference covers the diverse roots of Arabs in America, tracing the changing face of this community from the 19th century until today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the restrictive immigration laws that the United States Congress passed against Arabs in the early 20th century to the backlash against this community following September 11, Arab Americans have faced both successes and challenges in their quest to become part of American culture. This timely study explores the history of this multifaceted people from their traditions, to their religious beliefs, to the role women play in society, their roots in war torn countries, and the impact of the War on Terrorism on their collective psyche. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn easy-to-read narrative and chronologically arranged chapters reveal the enduring story of Arab American immigration and immersion. Topics include perceptions of Arab immigrants, being Arab American in an age of terrorism, framing an American identity, and faith, beliefs, and community practices--both Orthodox Christian and Muslim. Throughout the work, profiles of famous Arab Americans underscore the importance of this culture to our American identity, featuring St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas, rapper Omar Offendum, and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aminah Al-Deen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440840687\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440840685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.20w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2019 pg. 13","brand":"Aminah Al-Deen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43980372443391,"sku":"9781440840685","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_acc006d2-ce12-4e37-80e7-fa4722c07402.jpg?v=1683249555","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-of-arab-americans-aminah-al-deen-9781440840685","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}