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This title in other formats:Immigrant Women Tell Their Storiesby Roni Berger
Synopses & ReviewsBook News Annotation:An adult immigrant to the U.S. in 1990, Israeli-born Berger (social
work, Adelphi U., Garden City, New York) shares her own story and the
stories of 18 women from around the world who have immigrated to the
U.S., Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. Focusing on the experiences
of immigrant women, coverage includes the process and effects of
immigration, the challenges it poses to the individual, the coping
mechanisms developed to deal with those challenges, and the
development and delivery of services to address the needs and issues
of immigrant women.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:It was like somebody sawed my heart in two. One part remained in Cuba and one part here.This jargon-free book documents and analyzes the experience of immigration from the female perspective. It discusses the unique challenges that women face, offers insights into the meanings of their experiences, develops gender-sensitive knowledge about immigration, and discusses implications for the effective development and provision of services to immigrant women. With fascinating case studies of immigration to the United States, Australia, and Israel as well as helpful lists of relevant organizations and Web site/Internet addresses, Immigrant Women Tell Their Stories is for everyone who wants to learn or teach about immigration, especially its female face. To view an excerpt online, find the book in our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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