Bibliograph

Arab American

Type

Label

Arab American

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Arab American

Nature of contents

bibliographyencyclopedias

Oclc number

50791409

Series statement

Arab American reference library

Summary

Encyclopedia: Chapters arranged by subject present information about the history, immigration, economics, languages, religion, holidays, literature, education, jobs, politics, and other aspects of Arab AmericansVoices: Twenty primary source documents from speeches, memoirs, poems, novels, and autobiographies present the words of Americans with roots in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt, and other Arab nations

Table Of Contents

[1] Biography, v. 1: A-K / Loretta Hall and Bridget K. Hall -- [2] Biography, v. 2: K-Z / Loretta Hall and Bridget K. Hall -- [3] Encyclopedia / Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), Anan Ameri and Dawn Ramey, eds.-- [4] Voices / Loretta Hall -- [5] Cumulative index / Carol DeKane Nagel, index coordinatorEncyclopedia: Who are the Arab Americans? -- Early history -- Modern history -- Immigration to the United States -- Community profiles -- Language -- Religion -- Work and money -- Education -- Family and gender roles -- Holidays and celebrations -- Health and environmental issues -- Civil rights and social justice -- Organizations and political activism -- Music -- Fine arts -- Theater, storytelling, and traditional arts -- Literature -- MediaVoices: The first wave of Arab immigrants: 1878-1924 -- The second wave: Palestinian immigrants: 1948-1967 -- The third wave: Arab immigration from other lands: 1967 to the present -- Arab American, civil rights, and prejudice -- Born in America -- Women in Arab American communities -- Religion in Arab American communities

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Arab American reference library

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