Eastern European Immigrant Families

by Robila; Mihaela

• ISBN13: 9780415994064
• ISBN10: 0415994063
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-10-05
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Eastern European immigration to the United States has grown significantly in the last few decades, though little has been written about this growing population. This book presents key issues related to immigration from Eastern Europe, such as family, cultural beliefs and second-generational conflicts.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	p. ix
List of Tables	p. xi
Eastern European Immigrant Families: Introduction	p. 1
Historical Background of Eastern European Immigration in the United States	p. 17
Contemporary Immigration from Eastern Europe to the United States	p. 34
Eastern European Immigrant Families' Adaptation to the United States	p. 55
Children and Youth Functioning in Eastern European Immigrant Families	p. 86
The Impact of International Migration on Eastern European Sending Countries	p. 111
Eastern European Immigrants around the World	p. 126
Eastern European Immigrants' Health and Use of Services	p. 144
Conclusion	p. 159
References	p. 165
Index	p. 177
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