Working Toward Whiteness
339 pages2005Basic BooksISBN 9780465070732
Immigrants, united statesWhitesUnited states, race relationsUnited states, emigration and immigrationUnited states, social conditionsGovernment policyRace identityAmericanizationEthnic relationsRace discriminationEmigration and immigrationWorking classHistoryUnited states, social conditions, 1960-Labor supply, united statesWhite people
About this book
Even into the early part of the 20th century, ethnic groups such as Jews, Italians and Poles occupied a confused racial status in America. This text explores the murky realities of race in 20th century America, explaining how they transformed into the 'white ethnics' of today's America.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Published
- 2005
- Pages
- 339
- ISBN
- 9780465070732
About Unknown Author
American historian and professor who's research interests include the construction of racial identity, class structures, labor studies, and the history of American radicalism.
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