Migrants, Immigrants, and Slaves: Racial and Ethnic Groups in America

By George Henderson and Thompson Olasiji

Book Overview

Through diversity, America has grown strong as a nation. Although all segments of the population share certain life patterns and basic beliefs, there are many differences in traditional lifestyles and cultures among ethnic groups. Respect for such differences is a benchmark of a democratic nation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819197386
• ISBN13: 9780819197382
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Ethnic Studies and Individual Perspectives

I find this book to be an excellent resource for my multicultural class. Students know very little about their own ethnic heritage and this book provides an excellent overview of the experiences of numerous groups who came to America. My students use the book as a springboard for their research into the experience of their ancestors. The knowledge gained by studying stereotypes and hardships allows them to gain perspective on stereotyping and prejudice. Transfer of knowledge helps them develop an understanding of groups other than their own.