Making It in America: A Sourcebook on Eminent Ethnic Americans

by Elliott Robert Barkan

Book Overview

This collection of over 400 biographies of eminent ethnic Americans celebrates a wide array of inspiring individuals and their contributions to U.S. history.

The stories of these 400 eminent ethnic Americans are a testimony to the enduring power of the American dream. These men and women, from 90 different ethnic groups, certainly faced unequal access to opportunities. Yet they all became renowned artists, writers, political and religious...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576070980
• ISBN13: 9781576070987
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher