Landscapes of the Ethnic Economy

by David H. Kaplan

Book Overview

Exploring the worldwide boom in immigration, this book traces the profound changes in urban areas as new arrivals have transformed inner cities and suburbs alike into bastions of new ethnic economic activity. Each chapter addresses the significance of urban space and local context in developing various ethnic economies and how ethnic economies have helped to re-create urban neighborhoods. With its international scope and rich case studies, this book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742529487
• ISBN13: 9780742529489
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.0"