Usha M Helweg (5 results)

black hardbound 8vo. dustwrapper in protective plastic cover. fine cond. nice clean copy. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwr. fine cond., not worn or torn or price clipped. spine of dustwr. sunfaded. first edition. first printing ( nap ). Univ. of PA edition printed in England. xvi+ 297p. 11 appendices. biblio. index. 7 b&w maps. kinship chart. 8 tables. world history. american history. politics. immigrations. history of india. religion. anthropology. sociology. geography. hinduism. sikhs. gujarat. punjab. migration. westernization. In this comprehensive study, Arthur W. Helweg and Usha M. Helweg examine the new type of immigrant gaining prominence in world migration streams. Educated, technically~trained professionals, they rapidly enter the middle and upper ranks of their new country and soon have an impact on its political and social fabric as well as on that of their former society. Focusing on the Asian Indian community, the Helwegs trace the immigrants' stories from their decision to leave India through their arrival in and adjustment to America, and include a discussion of the situation faced by those who return to India. This work is unique not only because it concentrates on the educated and chronicles the complete migration cycle from emigration to return, but also because it sets forth an interactional process which includes the ongoing relationships between the sending and receiving communities. The book also analyzes the impact Indian~American immigration has on both countries in the realms of the "brain~drain," internal politics, international relations, and economic development. Based on case studies, the book is designed to be of interest to non~academic readers while making theoretical contributions to anthropology, sociology, geography, migration studies, ethnic studies, and South Asian studies. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A fine hardcover copy in a very good only jacket with v-shaped chip top of front panel, laminate covering a bit wrinkled, clean and unmarked. Study of Asian Indian immigration from 1790 through date of publication, student experience, Indian society in America, family life, etc. ; MCN34661; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 297 pp. …

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. Good (Protective cover). First Edition. This copy is in good condition. The jacket has minimal wear and the text is clean and tight in binding. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover with dustajcket. Yellowing and discoloring dustjacket. Piece cut from top ffep. Very good/good. 297 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. HBFine DJ fine protected by removable plastic sleeve. 1st Edition. Previous owners details on front end paper. Inscribed by author to previous owner on the same page is a note from previous owner explaining his connection to the author. Inscribed by Author(s).…