Global Philadelphia: Immigrant Communities Old and New

Book Overview

The racial and ethnic composition of Philadelphia continues to diversify as a new wave of immigrantslargely from Asia and Latin Americareshapes the city's demographic landscape. Moreover, in a globalized economy, immigration is the key to a city's survival and competitiveness. The contributors to Global Philadelphia examine how Philadelphia has affected its immigrants' lives, and how these immigrants, in turn, have shaped Philadelphia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439900132
• ISBN13: 9781439900130
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"