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BL
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1010473
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b764843
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| Main Entry
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Ingram, Scott.
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| Title & Author
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Greek immigrants /\ W. Scott Ingram ; Robert Asher, general editor.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Facts On File,, ©2005.
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| Series Statement
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Immigration to the United States
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| Page. NO
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96 pages :: illustrations, maps ;; 25 cm.
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| ISBN
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0816056897
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: 9780816056897
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (page 93) and index.
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| Contents
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Preface to the Series: Nation of immigrants -- Introduction: Greek Immigration: Becoming Greek Americans -- Ancient People, new nation: Greece and Western Civilization -- In search of a better life: Greeks come to America -- Becoming Greek Americans: Troubled path -- Door is closed: Time of fear and poverty -- Door opens again: Finding a place in America -- Greek Americans today: Greek pride and achievement -- Time line of Greek immigration -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index.
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Greek Immigrants offers readers an engaging introduction to Greek immigrants from their immigrant history to their role in American society. After discussing the main waves of movement to the United States, this volume looks at Greek immigrants' search for a better life and the path that led them to becoming Greek Americans. Also included are several cultural notes such as the continuation of shared religious and cultural bonds between Greek Americans and Greeks still in their ancestral homeland, the practice of traditional Greek customs, and Greek communities and businesses. A final chapter examines Greek Americans in modern America, focusing on their assimilation and integration into mainstream American life. Covering everything from the history of the Greek people to the Greek Orthodox Church, this easy-to-read book is filled with information perfect for school reports, introductions to the subject, and use in any public library or middle and high school classroom. History covered includes: A brief history of the Greek people from ancient times. Differences between the old and new waves of immigrants. Anti-immigration laws and quotas passed after World War I. The strong ties Greeks have to their relatives. The many nationwide organizations Greeks have established such as the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) and the Greek American Progressive Association (GAPA). Greek Immigrants offers readers an engaging introduction to Greek immigrants--from their immigrant history to their role in American society. After discussing the main waves of movement to the United States.
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Greek Americans, Juvenile literature.
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Greek Americans-- History, Juvenile literature.
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Immigrants-- United States-- History, Juvenile literature.
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Greek Americans-- History.
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Greek Americans.
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Immigrants-- United States-- History.
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Greek Americans-- History.
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Greek Americans.
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Greek Americans.
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Immigrants-- History.-- United States.
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Immigrants.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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304.8/730495
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| LC Classification
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E184.G7I54 2005
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| Added Entry
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Asher, Robert.
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