From immigrants to Americans : the rise and fall of fitting in / Jacob L. Vigdor.

Author/creator Vigdor, Jacob L.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2009.
Descriptionxiv, 217 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents An immigrant's decision -- A historical overview of immigration to the United States -- Fitting in economically -- Fitting in linguistically -- Fitting in officially -- Fitting into the neighborhood -- Joining the family -- Conclusion.
Abstract Vigdor offers a comprehensive analysis of American immigrants, spanning the period from 1850 to today. He shows how the varying economic situations immigrants come from have always played an important role in their assimilation.
Local noteLittle-356043--305131058380.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009035049
ISBN9781442201361 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN1442201363 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781442201385 (electronic)
ISBN144220138X (electronic)