Arab Americans in Michigan (Discovering the Peoples of Michigan) - Softcover

Rosina J. Harrison (author)

 
9780870136672: Arab Americans in Michigan (Discovering the Peoples of Michigan)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0870136674 ISBN 13: 9780870136672
Publisher: Michigan State University Press, 2006

Synopsis

The state of Michigan hosts one of the largest and most diverse Arab American populations in the United States. As the third largest ethnic population in the state, Arab Americans are an economically important and politically influential group. It also reflects the diversity of national origins, religions, education levels, socioeconomic levels, and degrees of acculturation. Despite their considerable presence, Arab Americans have always been a misunderstood ethnic population in Michigan, even before September 11, 2001 imposed a cloud of suspicion, fear, and uncertainty over their ethnic enclaves and the larger community. In Arab Americans in Michigan Rosina J. Hassoun outlines the origins, culture, religions, and values of a people whose influence has often exceeded their visibility in the state.

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About the Author

Rosina J. Hassoun is an anthropologist and teaches at Michigan State University, where she pioneered on of the first courses on Arab Americans in American Studies.

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Publisher
Michigan State University Press
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0870136674
ISBN 13 
9780870136672
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
84