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The Arab Americans / Randa A. Kayyali.
Author
Kayyali, Randa A.
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Format
Book
Language
English
Published/Created
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2006.
Description
xviii, 177 pages, 9 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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E184.A65 K39 2006
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Arab Americans
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History
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Arab Americans
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Social conditions
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Arab Americans
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Social life and customs
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Immigrants
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United States
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History
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Arab countries
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Emigration and immigration
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United States
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Emigration and immigration
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New Americans (Westport, Conn.)
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The new Americans
Summary note
Americans of Arab heritage have made major contributions to U.S. society, and this is a timely and unique overview of their immigration patterns, settlement, adaptation, and assimilation for a general audience. The first wave of Arab immigrants, mostly Christian men from Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, arrived in the United States between 1880 and 1925. This book discusses their history plus looks at the successive waves of immigrants, including the post-1965 immigrants, who have brought more diversity to the Arab American community. The latest immigrants have included more Muslims and many are from Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan. The continuing interest in the Middle East, Islam, and Muslim way of life make this a must-have source to help understand current events and our multicultural society.
The book begins by giving a broad political and social history of the Arab world since the advent of Islam in 632 CE. Kayyali also takes care to be inclusive of the different groups who can be classified as ʺArab, ʺ and the discussion of who these people are, with their different religions and beliefs, is an enlightening base to understand their experiences as Arab Americans. Early immigrants typically became peddlers or worked in the new factories and mills. As they gave up thoughts of returning to their home countries, they fought to be classified as ʺwhiteʺ to gain citizenship, and the impact of the Census on their struggle is discussed in detail. Their assimilation and adaptations are discussed, and readers will learn about family issues, womenʼs issues, food, media, and religious practices in the Arab American communities. Within the larger Arab American community, the main issues of pan-Arab identification, Christian and Muslim identities, and generational differences are covered, along with their social networks and celebrations. A final chapter focuses on the impact of Arab Americans on U.S. society, from the arts to politics, with insight into intergroup relations and the impact of 9/11. A sampling of noted Arab Americans, such as Ralph Nader, a glossary, statistical tables, and photos are included as well. Publisher description.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-171) and index.
Contents
The Arab world: the geography, history, people, and cultures
Coming to the United States
Race and ethnic classifications
Cultural adaptation
Identities within the community
Impact on U.S. society.
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ISBN
0313332193 ((hardcover))
9780313332197 ((hardcover))
LCCN
2005026182
OCLC
61529796
International Article Number
9780313332197
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