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American Immigrant Cultures
2 volumes
Covers 161 nonindigenous cultural groups currently living in the United
States. It discusses both European groups that have been components of
American culture for centuries and those groups who arrived in the
twentieth century and are therefore less assimilated and more
culturally distinct. From the Acadians to the Zoroastrians, it
discusses the unique cultural characteristics of each group including
detailed immigration and settlement histories, language, economic
patterns, housing, religion, marriage, family and kinship, relations
with other ethnic groups, as well as discrimination experienced by the
group.
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Call Number:
Ref E184 A1 A63448 1997
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Encyclopedia of the World's Minorities
3 volumes
600 essay entries that provide quick and clearly written introductions
to minority groups and the themes and concepts that help readers to
understand the issues. Entries cover four main categories: Minority
entries cover particular ethnic, religious, and other groups, their
histories, culture, and current political situation; Topical entries
focus on broader theoretical and philosophical issues; military,
political, and social organizations, legal doctrines, and other
concepts; Biographical entries include major figures in minority
movements around the world; and Country entries provide a political,
historical, and demographic overview of the world's countries, with an
emphasis on ethnic and cultural divisions.
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Call Number:
Ref GN495.4 E63 2005
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
2 volumes
A compilation of essays on various American ethnic groups including
Asian Americans. Each essay provides a historical overview of the
group, settlement patterns, acculturation and assimilation, cultural
lifestyle, language, religion, individual and group contributions,
politics and government, family and community dynamics, and more.
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Call Number:
Ref E184 .A1 G14 1995
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism
6 volumes
Focuses on diverse aspects of the many cultures contributing to North
American life, including people, places, events, organizations,
political and cultural movements, religions, foods, and much more. |
Call Number:
Ref E184 A1 E58 1994
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor |
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Encyclopedia of Ethnic Groups in Hollywood
Explores the stereotypical representation of five ethnic groups
including Asian Americans in the context of the Hollywood film
industry. Contains biographical profiles on key actors, entertainers,
and filmmakers and topical entries on ethnic stereotypes, genres, and
themes. |
Call Number:
Ref PN1995.9 .M56 M85 2003
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor |
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Greenwood Encyclopedia of Multiethnic American Literature
5 volumes
Includes are more than 1100 alphabetically arranged entries by more
than 300 scholars. While most of the entries are on individual writers,
others cover seminal works, ethnic stereotypes, literary genres, the
writings of particular ethnic groups, places that are prominent in
ethnic histories, major historical events, key pieces of legislation
affecting ethnic populations, and various other topics that form the
social context surrounding multiethnic American literature. |
Call Number:
Ref PS153 .M56 G74 2005
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor |
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American Musical Traditions
5 volumes
Contains
essays on past and present ethnic music communities, traditions, and
styles. Some biographical profiles of musicians and musical groups
include interviews. Includes a selected biography, discography,
videography, and glossary of musical terms and concepts. |
Call Number:
Ref ML3551 .A53 2002
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor |
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Encyclopedia of Minorities in American Politics
2 volumes
Contains
brief articles highlighting the political struggles of minority groups
and their historical and contemporary impact on the United States.
Sample entries cover people, key events, court cases, and civil
movements. Includes appendices of primary documents, timeline of events
in conjunction with other minority groups, and a list of ethnic
organizations. |
Call Number:
Ref E184 .A1 E574 2000
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor |
