Elliott Robert Barkan Boeken

Focusing on the diverse immigrant populations in the American West, this book explores their complex narratives of adaptation, cultural preservation, and community building. It highlights the experiences of various groups, including Asians, Mexicans, and Europeans, as they navigated discrimination and the pressures of Americanization. The story reveals a historical pattern of welcoming and excluding immigrants, reflecting ongoing tensions between diversity and nativism in the region. Through these accounts, the book emphasizes that America's true wealth lies in its rich multicultural heritage.

In this distinctive study of the impact of immigration and ethnicity on twentieth-century America, Barkan thoughtfully examines the changing composition of our immigrant populations, highlighting the ways in which certain facets of the struggle to adapt to American society have persisted from the 1920s until the 1990s.

Featuring over 400 biographies, this collection highlights the achievements of notable ethnic Americans and their significant contributions to U.S. history. It showcases a diverse range of inspiring figures, emphasizing their impact on the cultural and social fabric of the nation.