The West Indian Americans
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The West Indian Americans
（The new Americans）
Greenwood Press, 2001
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Bibliography: p. [175]-177
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The West Indian Americans introduces students and other interested readers to the diversity and cultural individuality of a growing segment of the American immigrant community. After an introductory chapter that describes the history and people of Jamaica and the other English-speaking Caribbean nations, their migration to the United States and patterns of adjustment and adaptation are discussed. Next, the West Indian cultural traditions, transferred to this country especially the churches, literature, music, and festivals, are evoked. Another chapter covers family networks, return migration, and remittances to those members left behind in the West Indies. Final chapters examine the new challenges for the West Indian Americans, such as identity issues, education and job prospects, and gang and drug problems, and the contributions of West Indian immigrants.
Table of Contents
Series Foreword Introduction History of Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean Patterns of Migration to the United States in the 20th Century Patterns of Adjustment and Adaptation West Indian Cultural Traditions: Continuity and Change Family Networks The New Challenges: The Second Generation of English-speaking Caribbean Immigrants Conclusion Appendix I: Migration Statistics Appendix II: Noted English-speaking Caribbean Americans Selected Bibliography Index
by "Nielsen BookData"
