Description: Arab Americans in Metro Detroit: A Pictorial History by Anan Ameri, Yvonne Lockwood Arab Americans have been an integral part of Detroit's 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 Ford's $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 Detroit's efforts in regaining its position as a world class city. FORMAT Paperback 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 ISBN0738519235 Author Yvonne Lockwood Publisher Arcadia Publishing Year 2001 ISBN-10 0738519235 ISBN-13 9780738519234 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-11-25 Short Title ARAB AMER IN DETROIT Pages 128 Series People of the Heartland Language English Media Book DEWEY 977 DOI 10.1604/9780738519234 Audience General/Trade 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:138013989;
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