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Immigrant America: A Portrait

Alejandro Portes, +1 more
- 01 May 1991 - 
- Vol. 71, Iss: 2, pp 402-403
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In this paper, the authors present an overall picture of immigration in the United States and explore points of destination patterns of settlement and the formation and function of new ethnic communities in urban areas; the incorporation of immigrants in the U.S. economy; immigrant politics; psychological aspects of immigration; the learning of English; and the origins of illegal immigrants.
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The authors present an overall picture of immigration in the United States. The first chapter describes migrant characteristics and countries of origin. The following chapters explore points of destination patterns of settlement and the formation and function of new ethnic communities in urban areas; the incorporation of immigrants in the U.S. economy; immigrant politics; psychological aspects of immigration; the learning of English; and the origins of illegal immigrants. (ANNOTATION)

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