Coming to America

by Daniels, Roger

• ISBN13: 9780060505776
• ISBN10: 006050577X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-04
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

About This Book

Coming to America: A History of Immigration and Ethnicity in American Life

ISBN: 9780060505776

Coming to America is a comprehensive and engaging history of immigration and ethnicity in the United States, spanning from the colonial era to the present day. This second edition, written by renowned historian Roger Daniels, offers a detailed and well-researched account of the diverse immigrant experiences that have shaped American society.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in courses focused on American history, immigration studies, and ethnic studies at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of immigration and its impact on American culture and society.

History and Editions

The second edition of Coming to America was published in 2002 and has since become a seminal work in the field of immigration studies. This revised edition includes a new chapter on immigration in the current age of globalization, a new Preface, and updated appendices with the most recent statistics. The book provides a rich historical context, making it an essential read for both scholars and general readers.

Author and Other Works

Roger Daniels is a distinguished historian known for his meticulous research and engaging writing style. He has authored several books on immigration and ethnicity, including "Guarding the Golden Door: American Immigration Policy and Immigrants Since 1882" and "The Bonus Army and the Politics of Imperialism: The Radical Vigilantes Who Challenged the Corporate State." His work continues to be highly regarded in academic circles.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780060505776

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Publication Details

Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Publication Date: October 22, 2002

Number of Pages: 416

Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

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Author Biography

Roger Daniels is Charles Phelps Taft Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Cincinnati.

Table of Contents

Tables, Charts, and Maps	p. ix
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xi
Colonial America
Overseas Migration from Europe	p. 3
English Immigrants in America: Virginia, Maryland, and New England	p. 30
Slavery and Immigrants from Africa	p. 53
Other Europeans in Colonial America	p. 66
Ethnicity and Race in American Life	p. 101
The Century of Immigration (1820-1924)
Pioneers of the Century of Immigration: Irish, Germans, and Scandinavians	p. 121
From the Mediterranean: Italians, Greeks, Arabs, and Armenians	p. 185
Eastern Europeans: Poles, Jews, and Hungarians	p. 212
Minorities from Other Regions: Chinese, Japanese, and French Canadians	p. 238
The Triumph of Nativism	p. 265
Modern Times
Migration in Prosperity, Depression, and War, 1921-1945	p. 287
From the New World: Mexicans and Puerto Ricans	p. 307
Changing the Rules: Immigration Law, 1948-1980	p. 328
The New Asian Immigrants	p. 350
Caribbeans, Central Americans, and Soviet Jews	p. 371
The 1980s and Beyond	p. 388
Immigration in an Age of Globalization	p. 409
Appendix I	p. 453
Appendix II	p. 455
Appendix III	p. 457
Notes	p. 461
Selected Bibliography	p. 477
Additional Bibliography	p. 487
Acknowledgments	p. 493
Index	p. 495
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