Encyclopedia of North American Immigration
Encyclopedia of North American Immigration

Author: John Powell

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 143811012X

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Presents an illustrated A-Z reference containing more than 300 entries related to immigration to North America, including people, places, legislation, and more.

Immigrants in American History [4 volumes]
Immigrants in American History [4 volumes]

Author: Elliott Robert Barkan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2013-01-17

Total Pages: 2217

ISBN-13: 159884220X

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This encyclopedia is a unique collection of entries covering the arrival, adaptation, and integration of immigrants into American culture from the 1500s to 2010. Few topics inspire such debate among American citizens as the issue of immigration in the United States. Yet, it is the steady influx of foreigners into America over 400 years that has shaped the social character of the United States, and has favorably positioned this country for globalization. Immigrants in American History: Arrival, Adaptation, and Integration is a chronological study of the migration of various ethnic groups to the United States from 1500 to the present day. This multivolume collection explores dozens of immigrant populations in America and delves into major topical issues affecting different groups across time periods. For example, the first author of the collection profiles African Americans as an example of the effects of involuntary migrations. A cross-disciplinary approach—derived from the contributions of leading scholars in the fields of history, sociology, cultural development, economics, political science, law, and cultural adaptation—introduces a comparative analysis of customs, beliefs, and character among groups, and provides insight into the impact of newcomers on American society and culture.

Finns in the United States
Finns in the United States

Author: Auvo Kostiainen

Publisher: MSU Press

Published: 2014-03-01

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 162895020X

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Late-arriving immigrants during the Great Migration, Finns were, comparatively speaking, a relatively small immigrant group, with about 350,000 immigrants arriving prior to World War II. Nevertheless, because of their geographic concentration in the Upper Midwest in particular, their impact was pronounced. They differed from many other new immigrant groups in a number of ways, including the fact that theirs is not an Indo-European language, and many old-country cultural and social features reflect their geographic location in Europe, at the juncture of East and West. A fresh and up-to-date analysis of Finnish Americans, this insightful volume lays the groundwork for exploring this unique culture through a historical context, followed by an overview of the overall composition and settlement patterns of these newcomers. The authors investigate the vivid ethnic organizations Finns created, as well as the cultural life they sought to preserve and enhance while fitting into their new homeland. Also explored are the complex dimensions of Finnish-American political and religious life, as well as the exodus of many radical leftists to Soviet Karelia in the 1930s. Through the lens of multiculturalism, transnationalism, and whiteness studies, the authors of this volume present a rich portrait of this distinctive group.

Historical Dictionary of Finland
Historical Dictionary of Finland

Author: Titus Hjelm

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-08-15

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1538111543

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Finland was part of Sweden until 1809, it then became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire until it declared its independence on December 6, 1917. From these humble beginnings, Finland has emerged as an important player in the European Union and the world. Historical Dictionary of Finland, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Finland.

History of the Finns in Michigan
History of the Finns in Michigan

Author: Armas Kustaa Ensio Holmio

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9780814329740

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A history of the Finnish people in Michigan published in English for the first time.

Remaking America
Remaking America

Author: John E. Bodnar

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 1994-01-16

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9780691034959

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In a compelling inquiry into public events ranging from the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial through ethnic community fairs to pioneer celebrations, John Bodnar explores the stories, ideas, and symbols behind American commemorations over the last century. Such forms of historical consciousness, he argues, do not necessarily preserve the past but rather address serious political matters in the present.--Publisher description.

Mixed Harvest
Mixed Harvest

Author: Hal S. Barron

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780807846599

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How rural northerners from New England to North Dakota met the rise of industrial society and consumer culture. Between 1870 and 1930, communities in the rural North faced a number of challenges. Author Hal S. Barron shows that by consolidating traditional rural values and agrarian fundamentalism, country people successfully created a distinct rural subculture that continued well into the 20th century. Illustrated.