American Mosaic

American Mosaic

Author: Barbara Roche Rico

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780395715918

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Along with the writings, "Rico and Mano provide a historical, social, cultural, and literary context for the readings. Informative chapter introductions, the inclusion of key laws and other contextual documents, and the chapters' focus on the experiences of a particular ethnic group all contribute to a deeper reading of the selections and a richer understanding of America's pluralistic society."--Cover.


American Mosaic

American Mosaic

Author: Richard Endress

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2022-06-13

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 1039149073

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This book covers the history of multiple families whose only overarching connection is that they were all the ancestors of Robert Hilton Squires II, my brother-in-law. But these various genealogical strands intersected with many pivotal eras in English colonial and later American history. Thus in some strange way the history of this one contemporary person is a microcosm of the story of America.


Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists

Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists

Author: Fayeq S. Oweis

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2007-12-30

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0313070318

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The rich history and culture of the Arab American people is found in the passionate works of its artists. Whether they be traditional media such as painting and calligraphy, or more sophisticated media such as digital work and installation, the pieces represent the beauty of heritage, the struggles of growing up in war-torn countries, the identity conflicts of female artists in male-dominated societies, and the issues surrounding migration to a Western culture very different from one's own. Many of the artists included here, though their works appear in museums and galleries throughout the world, have never before been featured in a reference book. Interviews conducted by the author provide a personal look into the experiences and creative processes of these artists. Artists included: *Etel Adnan *Wasma Chorbachi *Nihad Dukhan *Kahlil Gibran *Sari Khoury *Emily Jacir *Sari Khoury *Mamoun Sakkal *Mary Tuma *Madiha Umar *Afaf Zurayk


American Mosaic

American Mosaic

Author: Joan Morrison

Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press

Published: 2014-06-05

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 0822980193

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This extraordinary work of oral history captures the immense drama and full dimensions of the American immigrant experience. The men and women who tell their stories include such famous names as Alistair Cooke, W. Michael Blumenthal, Edward Teller, and Lynn Redgrave. But they share these pages with 136 other people whose stories are equally compelling: a Jewish former sweatshop worker and union organizer, a Scandanavian homesteader, a Polish coal miner, an anti-Nazi refugee, a Japanese war bride, a Mexican migrant worker, a Cuban exile, a South African interracial couple, a Soviet dissident, and many more. They reveal the mingled joy and pain, hardship and triumph that were and are part of the glowing dream and fearful gamble of a new life in a new land. They offer unique understanding not only of the makeup but of the meaning of America.


The African-American Mosaic

The African-American Mosaic

Author: Library of Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13:

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"This guide lists the numerous examples of government documents, manuscripts, books, photographs, recordings and films in the collections of the Library of Congress which examine African-American life. Works by and about African-Americans on the topics of slavery, music, art, literature, the military, sports, civil rights and other pertinent subjects are discussed"--


American Mosaic

American Mosaic

Author: Joan Morrison

Publisher: Dutton Adult

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9780525053682

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Compiled oral history from the migrants who came to America.


The Obligation Mosaic

The Obligation Mosaic

Author: Allison P. Anoll

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2022-01-21

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 022681257X

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Many argue that “civic duty” explains why Americans engage in politics, but what does civic duty mean, and does it mean the same thing across communities? Why are people from marginalized social groups often more likely than their more privileged counterparts to participate in high-cost political activities? In The Obligation Mosaic, Allison P. Anoll shows that the obligations that bring people into the political world—or encourage them to stay away—vary systematically by race in the United States, with broad consequences for representation. Drawing on a rich mix of interviews, surveys, and experiments with Asian, Black, Latino, and White Americans, the book uncovers two common norms that centrally define concepts of obligation: honoring ancestors and helping those in need. Whether these norms lead different groups to politics depends on distinct racial histories and continued patterns of segregation. Anoll’s findings not only help to explain patterns of participation but also provide a window into opportunities for change, suggesting how activists and parties might better mobilize marginalized citizens.


American Mosaic

American Mosaic

Author: Young In Song

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13:

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Examining the collective experiences of African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans, this text explores ethnic minority issues from minority perspectives, through the writings of ethnic scholars. It features an interdisciplinary approach that examines the economic interests, political concerns, historical circumstances, and cultural behaviors that define the contemporary experiences of different ethnic minority groups in the U.S. For sociologists and all those interested in race/ethnic issues.