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PublisherNew York University Press

ISBN-100814727719

ISBN-139780814727713

eBay Product ID (ePID)71675102

Product Key Features

Number of Pages248 Pages

Publication NameAcross Generations : Immigrant Families in America

LanguageEnglish

SubjectEmigration & Immigration, Sociology / General, Sociology / Marriage & Family

Publication Year2009

TypeTextbook

AuthorNancy Foner

Subject AreaSocial Science

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight13.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2008-050313

Reviews"Across Generations offers an excellent entry into family dynamics that include grandparents, parents, and children as well as a span of first-, second- and third-generation immigrants."-Mary Romero, Journal of American Ethnic History, This powerful volume brings together scholarship on immigrant parents and their children by some of the most original thinkers in the field., "This timely and enlightening volume opens a window on immigrant families from a wide range of countries and cultures, and vividly explores the nature of relationships between parents and children growing up between two worlds." --Rubn G. Rumbaut,co-author of Immigrant America, "This powerful volume brings together scholarship on immigrant parents and their children by some of the most original thinkers in the field." - -Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo, author ofGod's Heart Has No Borders, "The ethnographic case studies therein focus on a myriad of issues faced by immigrant families and, in particular, second generation children. As such, it presents a more nuanced view of inter-generational relations and the resultant tensions between homeland and the challenges of a 'new' world."-Ethnicity and Race in a Changing World: A Review Journal,, "This powerful volume brings together scholarship on immigrant parents and their children by some of the most original thinkers in the field." --Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo,author of God's Heart Has No Borders, "Throws a brilliant light on one of the most hidden aspects of the immigrant experiencenamely, the private but absolutely crucial relationships in the home between immigrant parents and their U.S.-reared children." - Richard Alba, co-editor of Immigration and Religion in America, ("The ethnographic case studies therein focus on a myriad of issues faced by immigrant families and, in particular, second generation children. As such, it presents a more nuanced view of inter-generational relations and the resultant tensions between homeland and the challenges of a 'new' world.")-(Ethnicity and Race in a Changing World: A Review Journal),(), "This timely and enlightening volume opens a window on immigrant families from a wide range of countries and cultures, and vividly explores the nature of relationships between parents and children growing up between two worlds." - -Rubén G. Rumbaut, co-author of Immigrant America, Throws a brilliant light on one of the most hidden aspects of the immigrant experience-namely, the private but absolutely crucial relationships in the home between immigrant parents and their U.S.-reared children., "Throws a brilliant light on one of the most hidden aspects of the immigrant experience-namely, the private but absolutely crucial relationships in the home between immigrant parents and their U.S.-reared children." --Richard Alba,co-editor of Immigration and Religion in America, This timely and enlightening volume opens a window on immigrant families from a wide range of countries and cultures, and vividly explores the nature of relationships between parents and children growing up between two worlds., Across Generations is effective . . . in providing a new depth and dimension to immigrants. With a rare glimpse into immigrant family life, Across Generations captures the voices of people who are straddling two worlds and two generations., Throws a brilliant light on one of the most hidden aspects of the immigrant experiencenamely, the private but absolutely crucial relationships in the home between immigrant parents and their U.S.-reared children., "Throws a brilliant light on one of the most hidden aspects of the immigrant experience-namely, the private but absolutely crucial relationships in the home between immigrant parents and their U.S.-reared children." - -Richard Alba, co-editor ofImmigration and Religion in America, "The ethnographic case studies therein focus on a myriad of issues faced by immigrant families and, in particular, second generation children. As such, it presents a more nuanced view of inter-generational relations and the resultant tensions between homeland and the challenges of a 'new' world."-Ethnicity and Race in a Changing World: A Review Journal, "This timely and enlightening volume opens a window on immigrant families from a wide range of countries and cultures, and vividly explores the nature of relationships between parents and children growing up between two worlds." --Rubén G. Rumbaut,co-author of Immigrant America, Across Generationsoffers an excellent entry into family dynamics that include grandparents, parents, and children as well as a span of first-, second- and third-generation immigrants., The ethnographic case studies therein focus on a myriad of issues faced by immigrant families and, in particular, second generation children. As such, it presents a more nuanced view of inter-generational relations and the resultant tensions between homeland and the challenges of a 'new' world., " Across Generations is effective . . . in providing a new depth and dimension to immigrants. With a rare glimpse into immigrant family life, Across Generations captures the voices of people who are straddling two worlds and two generations." - The Indypendent, "This powerful volume brings together scholarship on immigrant parents and their children by some of the most original thinkers in the field." - -Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo, author of God's Heart Has No Borders, "This timely and enlightening volume opens a window on immigrant families from a wide range of countries and cultures, and vividly explores the nature of relationships between parents and children growing up between two worlds." - -Rubén G. Rumbaut, co-author ofImmigrant America, "Across Generationsis effective . . . in providing a new depth and dimension to immigrants. With a rare glimpse into immigrant family life,Across Generationscaptures the voices of people who are straddling two worlds and two generations." -The Indypendent, "This powerful volume brings together scholarship on immigrant parents and their children by some of the most original thinkers in the field." - Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo, author of God's Heart Has No Borders, " Across Generations is effective . . . in providing a new depth and dimension to immigrants. With a rare glimpse into immigrant family life, Across Generations captures the voices of people who are straddling two worlds and two generations." - The Indypendent ,, "Throws a brilliant light on one of the most hidden aspects of the immigrant experience-namely, the private but absolutely crucial relationships in the home between immigrant parents and their U.S.-reared children." - -Richard Alba, co-editor of Immigration and Religion in America

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal306.85086/9120973

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments IntroductionPart I: How Has the Immigrant Past Shaped the Immigrant Present in New York City and Amsterdam? 1. Immigration History and the Remaking of New York 2. To Amsterdam: Migrations Past and Present Part II: What Difference Does the Urban Economy Make to Immigrant Incorporation? 3. Immigrants in New York City's Economy 4. From Amsterdamned to I AmsterdamPart III: Is Islam in Amsterdam Like Race in New York City? 5. Nativism, Racism, and Immigration in New York City 6. Governing through Religion in AmsterdamPart IV: How Are Immigrants Entering the Precincts of Power in New York City and Amsterdam? 7. The Rise of Immigrant Influence in New York City Politics 8. Immigrant Political Engagement and Incorporation in AmsterdamPart V: How Are the Children of Immigrants Shaped by and also Changing New York City's and Amsterdam's Cultural Life? 9. Immigrants, the Arts, and the "Second-Generation Advantage" in New York 10. Immigrant Youths' Contribution to Urban Culture in AmsterdamAbout the Contributors Index

SynopsisImmigrants and their American-born children represent about one quarter of the United States population. Drawing on rich, in-depth ethnographic research, the fascinating case studies in Across Generations examine the intricacies of relations between the generations in a broad range of immigrant groups--from Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa--and give a sense of what everyday life is like in immigrant families. Moving beyond the clich of the children of immigrants engaging in pitched battles against tradition-bound parents from the old country, these vivid essays offer a nuanced view that brings out the ties that bind the generations as well as the tensions that divide them. Tackling key issues like parental discipline, marriage choices, educational and occupational expectations, legal status, and transnational family ties, Across Generations brings crucial insights to our understanding of the United States as a nation of immigrants. Contributors: Leisy Abrego, JoAnn D'Alisera, Joanna Dreby, Yen Le Espiritu, Greta Gilbertson, Nazli Kibria, Cecilia Menj var, Jennifer E. Sykes, Mary C. Waters, and Min Zhou., Immigrants and their American-born children represent about one quarter of the United States population. Drawing on rich, in-depth ethnographic research, the fascinating case studies in Across Generations examine the intricacies of relations between the generations in a broad range of immigrant groups-from Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa-and give a sense of what everyday life is like in immigrant families. Moving beyond the cliche of the children of immigrants engaging in pitched battles against tradition-bound parents from the old country, these vivid essays offer a nuanced view that brings out the ties that bind the generations as well as the tensions that divide them. Tackling key issues like parental discipline, marriage choices, educational and occupational expectations, legal status, and transnational family ties, Across Generations brings crucial insights to our understanding of the United States as a nation of immigrants. Contributors: Leisy Abrego, JoAnn D'Alisera, Joanna Dreby, Yen Le Espiritu, Greta Gilbertson, Nazli Kibria, Cecilia Menjivar, Jennifer E. Sykes, Mary C. Waters, and Min Zhou., Includes case studies that examine the intricacies of relations between the generations in a broad range of immigrant groups - from Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa - and gives a sense of what everyday life is like in immigrant families., Immigrants and their American-born children represent about one quarter of the United States population. Drawing on rich, in-depth ethnographic research, the fascinating case studies in Across Generations examine the intricacies of relations between the generations in a broad range of immigrant groups--from Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa--and give a sense of what everyday life is like in immigrant families. Moving beyond the cliché of the children of immigrants engaging in pitched battles against tradition-bound parents from the old country, these vivid essays offer a nuanced view that brings out the ties that bind the generations as well as the tensions that divide them. Tackling key issues like parental discipline, marriage choices, educational and occupational expectations, legal status, and transnational family ties, Across Generations brings crucial insights to our understanding of the United States as a nation of immigrants. Contributors: Leisy Abrego, JoAnn D'Alisera, Joanna Dreby, Yen Le Espiritu, Greta Gilbertson, Nazli Kibria, Cecilia Menjívar, Jennifer E. Sykes, Mary C. Waters, and Min Zhou.

LC Classification NumberHQ536.F656 2009