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Bayor (history, Georgia Inst. of Technology) oversees 50 alphabetically arranged entries by individual scholars, each focused on an immigrant group. The 30- to 60-page surveys, a handful of which are updates from Greenwood's "New Americans" series, are divided into seven major categories that cover geography and history; immigration, especially after 1965; demographics; the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Gr 10 Up—Though it is at times scholarly in tone, this set will help readers to understand American immigrants' experiences and the impact immigration has on the United States. Bayer's fine introductory essay presents a clear account of the phenomenon over time. Subsequent chapters focus on immigrants from 50 nations, ranging from Afghanistan to Vietnam. Chapters cover a group's background, causes and waves of migration, demographic profile, adjustment and adaptation, integration, and impact on U.S. society; secon...Log In or Sign Up to Read More