Landscapes of the Ethnic Economy |
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| Author:
| Kaplan, David H. |
| Contribution by:
| Airriess, Christopher A.
Alberts, Heike
Barrett, Giles A.
Collins, Jock
Hillmann, Felicitas
House, Bessie
Li, Wei
Lo, Lucia
McEvoy, David
Mudu, Pierpaolo
Oberle, Alex
Smith, James M.
Teixeira, Carlos Gustavo Poggio |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7425-2948-9 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2006 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $54.00 |
Book Description:
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Exploring the worldwide boom in immigration, this book traces the profound changes in urban areas as new arrivals have transformed inner cities and suburbs alike into bastions of new ethnic economic activity. Each chapter addresses the significance of urban space and local context in developing various ethnic economies and how ethnic economies have helped to re-create urban neighborhoods. With its international scope and rich case studies, this book will be invaluable for scholars and...
More DescriptionExploring the worldwide boom in immigration, this book traces the profound changes in urban areas as new arrivals have transformed inner cities and suburbs alike into bastions of new ethnic economic activity. Each chapter addresses the significance of urban space and local context in developing various ethnic economies and how ethnic economies have helped to re-create urban neighborhoods. With its international scope and rich case studies, this book will be invaluable for scholars and students alike in the fields of ethnic studies, urban studies, economic development, geography, and sociology.