Ethnic Groups in the U.S.

Provides a comprehensive overview of key theories, concepts and methods, and highlights the unique experience of varied groups coming into cultural contact across a wide range of circumstances

With particular focus on social issues, the more than 700 alphabetically arranged articles here seek to provide readers with background information on the history & place of African Americans in this country's cultural & economic matrix. Entries encompass subjects as the origins of slavery or the course of the Civil Rights movement down to discussions of the "Cakewalk,"& hip-hop's "Zulu Nation.".

Draws together the diverse historical & contemporary experiences in the US of Latinos & Latinas. 900 articles address topics as identity, art, politics, religion, education, health, and history.

A source for historical, social, political, economic, linguistic, religious, and other information on virtually every existing culture.

Essays on specific culture groups in the U. S., emphasizing religions, holidays, customs, languages and providing information on historical background and settlement patterns. Also covers ethnoreligious groups such as Jews, Chaldean, Amish, etc.

A guide to the history, culture, and distinctive characteristics of the more than 100 ethnic groups who live in the United States.