Immigration, the Public School, and the 20th Century American Ethos
The Jewish Immigrant as a Case Study
Format:Hardback
Publisher:University Press of America
Published:6th Aug '85
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^R Explores the educational and societal experiences of the 20th century American immigrant by using the situation of the Jewish immigrant as a case study. Approaches such questions as: Did the schools promote or hinder immigrants' quest for the American Dream? Was, and is, the melting pot a myth or reality? and, Are there prices to pay for the American Dream?
The summaries of thirteen interviewees form the most interesting part of his study. -- Stephan F. Brumberg, Ed.D., professor of education leadership & history, Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate Center * Studies In Comtemporary Jewry *
A useful effort to explore immigrant adaptation to America within the context of larger cultural currents of the 20th century. -- Stephan F. Brumberg, Ed.D., professor of education leadership & history, Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate Center
A useful effort to explore immigrant adaptation to America within the context of larger cultural currents of the 20th century. -- Stephan F. Brumberg, Ed.D., professor of education leadership & history, Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate Center
The summaries of thirteen interviewees form the most interesting part of his study. -- Stephan F. Brumberg, Ed.D., professor of education leadership & history, Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate Center * Studies In Comtemporary Jewry *
ISBN: 9780819147936
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
Weight: 454g
124 pages