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Arab-American Faces and Voices
The Origins of an Immigrant Community

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Arab-American Faces and Voices
The Origins of an Immigrant Community

by Elizabeth Boosahda (Author)

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ISBN: 9780292709201

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Exploring the experience of Arab-Americans, this book sheds light on many aspects of Arab-American life, including the Arab entrepreneurial motivation and success, family life, education, religious and community organizations, and the role of women in initiating immigration and the economic success they achieved.

This rich documentation sheds light on many aspects of Arab-American life, including the Arab entrepreneurial motivation and success, family life, education, religious and community organizations, and the role of women in initiating immigration and the economic success they achieved.

ISBN	29270920
ISBN13	9780292709201
Publisher	University of Texas Press
Format	Paperback
Publication date	30/09/2003
Pages	288
Weight (grammes)	492
Published in	United States
Height (mm)	228
Width (mm)	161

Epigraphs
Contents
Illustrations
Maps
Preface
Acknowledgments
Methodology: Data Collection1. Historical Background2. Migration3. Multicultural and Multireligious Neighborhoods4. Work5. Tradition, Education, and Culture6. Americanization7. Legacy and LinkageAddendum I: Private-Sector OrganizationsA. Syrian Brotherhood Orthodox Society, 1905B. Young Mahiethett Society, 1916Addendum II: The Middle East and the Arab World after World War IIGenealogy: Expanded Kinship in One FamilyTimeline: Eastern Orthodox Syrian Christian ChurchNotes
Bibliography
Illustration Credits
Annotated Suggested Reading
Organizations, Collections, and Exhibits
Author Biography
Index