Overview
Recognizing that ethnic differences are transforming American education expectations, political ideals and popular culture, Gale presents a vital, new multicultural reference. Gale Encyclopedia Of Multicultural America contains 152 original essays (about 8,000-12,000 words each) on specific minority and ethnic groups in the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language) in addition to information on historical background and settlement patterns. The Encyclopedia also covers ethnoreligious groups such as Jews, Chaldeans and Amish. Each essay has a listing of organizations and research centers; names addresses and contact information for periodicals, radio and television stations; and a list of suggestions for further reading. Also featured is a general annotated bibliography with over 100 items regarding multiculturalism. Its scope, combined with consistent headings throughout each essay, and more than 250 photographs and illustrations and subject index combine to make it the most complete and accessible source available.
Features & Benefits
- Approximately one-third of the essays will include a recipe for a traditional dish associated with that ethnic group.
- General annotated bibliographies with over 100 items regarding multiculturalism.
- Consistent headings throughout each essay will make information easy to find and invite comparisons.
- Full color photographs and illustrations.
- Each essay will also be accompanied by a map showing either historical or current population patterns in the United States for the ethnic group in question.
What's New
This third edition of Gale Encyclopedia Of Multicultural America updates the essays in the second edition on specific minority and ethnic groups in the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language) in addition to information on historical background and settlement patterns as well as cultures not included in the second edition.
