The West Indian Americans (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313310096)

The West Indian Americans introduces students and other interested readers to the diversity and cultural individuality of a growing segment of the American immigrant community. After an introductory chapter that describes the history and people of Jamaica and the other English-speaking Caribbean nations, their migration to the United States and patterns of adjustment and adaptation are discussed. Next, the West Indian cultural traditions, transferred to this country especially the churches, literature, music, and festivals, are evoked. Another chapter covers family networks, return migration, and remittances to those members left behind in the West Indies. Final chapters examine the new challenges for the West Indian Americans, such as identity issues, education and job prospects, and gang and drug problems, and the contributions of West Indian immigrants.

Author: Holger Henke
ISBN-10: 0313310092
ISBN-13: 9780313310096
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2000
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.06w x 0.81d