Synopses & Reviews
The monumental
Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups is the most authoritative single source available on the history, culture, and distinctive characteristics of ethnic groups in the United States.
Concepts of Ethnicity is designed to make this landmark scholarship available to everyone in a series of handy paperbound student editions. Selections in this series will include outstanding articles that illuminate the social dynamics of a pluralistic nation or masterfully summarize the experience of key groups.
Written by the best-qualified scholars in each field, Concepts of Ethnicity will reflect the complex interplay between assimilation and pluralism that is a central theme of the American experience.
Synopsis
The tightening and loosening of ethnic identity under changing definitions of "Americanism" is emphasized in this volume.
The monumental Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups is the most authoritative single source available on the history, culture, and distinctive characteristics of ethnic groups in the United States.
Dimensions of Ethnicity is designed to make this landmark scholarship available to everyone in a series of handy paperbound student editions. Selections in this series will include outstanding articles that illuminate the social dynamics of a pluralistic nation or masterfully summarize the experience of key groups. Written by the best-qualified scholars in each field. Dimensions of Ethnicity will reflect the complex interplay between assimilation and pluralism that is a central theme of the American experience.
Table of Contents
Concepts of Ethnicity
William Petersen Pluralism in Humanistic Perspective
Michael Novak American Identity and Americanization
Philip Gleason Bibliography