This history delves into the complexities of U.S. immigration by situating it within a broader global framework. It examines the intricate interplay between domestic policies and international movements, highlighting how global events and trends have shaped American immigration patterns. The narrative uncovers the diverse motivations of immigrants and the impact of their contributions on American society, offering a nuanced understanding of immigration as a dynamic and multifaceted phenomenon.
We Are What We Eat is a complex tale of ethnic mingling and borrowing, of entrepreneurship and connoisseurship, of food as a social and political symbol and weapon-and a thoroughly entertaining history of America's culinary tradition of multiculturalism. Donna Gabaccia invites us to consider: If we are what we eat, who are we? schovat popis
A Social and Cultural History
This engaging textbook is a concise overview of a sweeping topic - American Immigration. Immigration is core to the history of America - a "Nation of Immigrants" who are diverse by definition. Beginning with the first arrival of migrants from Asia, Africa, and Europe, and ending with a discussion of the United States at the turn of the 21st century, this book offers an unflinching analysis of the complex relationship between America's national solidarity and ethnic diversity.