New Immigrants in New York

by Nancy Foner

Book Overview

Thoroughly updated to reflect changes in the composition of New York City's immigrant population, this book brings together contributions from leaders in their respective fields to show how new immigrants are transforming the city--and how New York, in turn, has affected the newcomers' lives. The contributors consider the four largest groups--Dominicans, former Soviets, Chinese, and Jamaicans--as well as Mexicans, Koreans, and West Africans. An introduction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231124155
• ISBN13: 9780231124157
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher