Civic Engagements The Citizenship Practices of Indian and Vietnamese Immigrants

For refugees and immigrants in the United States, expressions of citizenship and belonging emerge not only during the naturalization process but also during more informal, everyday activities in the community. Based on research in the Dallas–Arlington–Fort Worth area of Texas, this book examines the...

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Hauptverfasser: Brettell, Caroline, Reed-Danahay, Deborah
Format: E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Redwood City Stanford University Press 2011
Ausgabe:1
Schlagworte:
Case studies
East Indian Americans
Immigrants
Political activity
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General
Societies, etc
Texas
United States
Vietnamese Americans
ISBN:0804778981, 9780804778985, 0804775281, 9780804775281, 9780804775298, 080477529X
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  • Intro -- Contents -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1. Arrival, Settlement, and the Construction of Cultural Landscapes -- 2. Immigrant Identities and the Meanings of Citizenship -- 3. Temples, Mosques, and Churches -- 4. Ethnic Associations -- 5. Festivals and Banquets -- 6. Pathways to Wider Participation -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index
  • Contents --
  • 3. Temples, Mosques, and Churches --
  • Index
  • Conclusion --
  • 1. Arrival, Settlement, and the Construction of Cultural Landscapes --
  • 2. Immigrant Identities and the Meanings of Citizenship --
  • Frontmatter --
  • 5. Festivals and Banquets --
  • Preface and Acknowledgements --
  • Notes --
  • 4. Ethnic Associations --
  • 6. Pathways to Wider Participation --
  • Introduction --
  • Bibliography --