Bibliograph

The Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America, edited by Thomas Riggs

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Label

The Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America, edited by Thomas Riggs

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America

Nature of contents

bibliographyencyclopedias

Oclc number

865544004

Responsibility statement

edited by Thomas Riggs

Summary

152 original essays on specific minority and ethnic groups in the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language) in addition to information on historical background and settlement patterns. Ethnoreligious groups such as Jews, Chaldeans, and Amish are also covered. Each essay has a listing of organizations and research centers; names addresses and contact information for periodicals, radio and television stations; and a list of suggestions for further reading. Also featured is a general annotated bibliography with over 100 items regarding multiculturalism

Table Of Contents

v. 1. Acadians -- Czech Americans -- v. 2. Danish Americans -- Jordanian Americans -- v. 3. Kenyan Americans -- Puerto Rican Americans -- v. 4. Romani Americans -- Zuni

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