The Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America
2016
eBook
Abstract: Recognizing that ethnic differences are transforming American education expectations, political ideals and popular culture, Gale presents a vital, new multicultural reference. Gale Encyclopedia Of Multicultural America contains original essays on specific minority and ethnic groups in the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language) in addition to information on historical background and settlement patterns.
Main title:
The Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America / edited by Thomas Riggs.
Author:
Riggs, Thomas, 1963-, editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
3rd edition.
Imprint:
Detroit [Michigan] : Gale, Cengage Learning, [2014]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2016.
Collation:
1 online resource (182 entries) : 595 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 4 volumes : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps
Contents:
Partial contents: Volume 1. Acadians -- Czech Americans -- volume 2. Danish Americans -- Jordanian Americans -- volume 3. Kenyan Americans -- Puerto Rican Americans -- volume 4. Romani Americans -- Zuni.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781785397967 (electronic version)9780787675509 (set : hardcover)9780787675516 (vol. 1 : hardcover)9780787675523 (vol. 2 : hardcover)9780787675530 (vol. 3 : hardcover)9781414432793 (vol. 4 : hardcover)
Dewey class:
305.800973
LC class:
E184.A1
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
501915
Electronic access:
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