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Item Details
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THE WEST INDIAN AMERICANS
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| By: |
Holger Henke |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£52.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0313310092 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780313310096 |
| Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
| Pub. date: |
30 November, 2000 |
| Series: |
The New Americans |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
An inclusive look at the experience of West Indian immigrants in the United States since 1965-who they are, why they left, how they have adapted and impacted this country, and the new challenges they face. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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