Arab Americans in Metro Detroit: A Pictorial History by Anan Ameri (English) Har

Description: Arab Americans in Metro Detroit by Anan Ameri, Author Anan Ameri, Yvonne Lockwood Arab Americans have been an integral part of Detroits history since the 1880s. Early Arab immigrants worked as peddlers, grocers, and unskilled laborers, first settling downtown and later on the east side of Detroit. Their numbers increased after the First World War. They were attracted to the area by the booming automobile industry, and Fords $5 for an 8-hour work day. This visual journey explores the history of four generations of Arab Americans in metro Detroit. It takes us to the days that preceded the automobile to modern 21st-century Arab America. Through more than 180 images, this book portrays the challenges and triumphs of Arabs as they preserve their families, and build churches, mosques, restaurants, businesses, and institutions, thus contributing to Detroits efforts in regaining its position as a world class city. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Anan Ameri, Ph.D, is the Cultural Arts Director at the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, one of Metro Detroits most effective non-profit human service organizations. She is the author of many publications and the co-editor and contributor to the 1999 Arab American Encyclopedia. Yvonne Lockwood, Ph.D, is Curator of Folklife, Michigan State University Museum. She is co-curator of "Community Between two World: Arab Americans of Greater Detroit" and author of many publications on the traditions and culture change of American ethnic groups. Long Description Arab Americans have been an integral part of Detroits history since the 1880s. Early Arab immigrants worked as peddlers, grocers, and unskilled laborers, first settling downtown and later on the east side of Detroit. Their numbers increased after the First World War. They were attracted to the area by the booming automobile industry, and Fords $5 for an 8-hour work day. This visual journey explores the history of four generations of Arab Americans in metro Detroit. It takes us to the days that preceded the automobile to modern 21st-century Arab America. Through more than 180 images, this book portrays the challenges and triumphs of Arabs as they preserve their families, and build churches, mosques, restaurants, businesses, and institutions, thus contributing to Detroits efforts in regaining its position as a world class city. Details ISBN1531613004 Author Yvonne Lockwood Short Title ARAB AMER IN METRO DETROIT Pages 130 Language English ISBN-10 1531613004 ISBN-13 9781531613006 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 977 Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-11-20 Imprint Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Subtitle A Pictorial History Country of Publication United States Affiliation Arab American National Museum Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2001-11-20 Publisher Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133298420;

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