Contented Among Strangers

Contented Among Strangers
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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 0252064720
ISBN-13 : 9780252064722
Rating : 4/5 (722 Downloads)
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Book Synopsis Contented Among Strangers by : Linda Schelbitzki Pickle

Download or read book Contented Among Strangers written by Linda Schelbitzki Pickle and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1996-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: German-Americans make up one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States, yet their very success at assimilating has also made them one of the least visible. What were their experiences? What cultural baggage did they bring with them, and how did it affect their lives in America? How did the German-speaking immigrants differ among themselves, and how did these differences influence their behavior and reactions?


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