Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America /

Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America /

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Edition:	2nd ed.
Imprint:	Detroit : Gale Group, c2000.
Description:	3 v. (xxxii, 1974 p.) : ill. ; 29 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Pluralism (Social sciences) -- United States -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile. Ethnology -- United States -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile. Minorities -- United States -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile. Cultural pluralism. Ethnic relations. Ethnology. Minorities. Race relations. United States -- Ethnic relations -- Encyclopedias. United States -- Race relations -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile. United States. Reference works. Encyclopedias. Juvenile works.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4217840

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Other authors / contributors:	Dassanowsky, Robert. Lehman, Jeffrey, 1969-
ISBN:	0787639869 (set : alk. paper) 0787639877 (vol. 1 : alk. paper) 0787639885 (vol. 2 : alk. paper) 0787639893 (vol. 3 : alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 1901-1905) and index.
Summary:	Essays on approximately 150 culture groups of the U.S., from Acadians to Yupiats, covering their history, acculturation and assimilation, family and community dynamics, language and religion.

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Summary:	Recognizing that ethnic differences are transforming American education expectations, political ideals and popular culture, Gale presents this multicultural reference. It contains 152 original essays (about 8000 to 12,000 words each) on specific minority and ethnic groups in the United States, with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language) in addition to information on historical background and settlement patterns.
Physical Description:	3 v. (xxxii, 1974 p.) : ill. ; 29 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 1901-1905) and index.
ISBN:	0787639869 0787639877 0787639885 0787639893