The Italian Americans: A History by Laurino, Maria

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ISBN
9780393241297
Book Title
Italian Americans : a History
Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
Item Length
10.1 in
Publication Year
2014
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Maria Laurino
Genre
History
Topic
Civilization
Item Weight
42.8 Oz
Item Width
8.3 in
Number of Pages
320 Pages
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Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393241297
ISBN-13
9780393241297
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201600976

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Book Title
Italian Americans : a History
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Civilization
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Author
Maria Laurino
Format
Hardcover

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Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
42.8 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
8.3 in

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2014-027103
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Dewey Edition
23
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Rich and satisfying, loaded with fascinating interviews, glorious photographs and fresh insights, this compilation is a keeper. With her trademark literary elegance and journalistic integrity, Maria Laurino pulls disparate threads together creating one lush tapestry that shows us who we are., A first-rate, clich-killing, and insightful exploration of the Italian-American journey. I couldn't put it down. Essential., The Italian Americans is a revelation--a rich and truthful history, full of little-known information, insight, and narrative color, giving full dimension to people far too often reduced to stereotype., The Italian Americans is clear, fresh and vivid. It answers a thousand questions about where we came from, how and why our ancestors got here, and why we think and act as we do., A first-rate, cliché-killing, and insightful exploration of the Italian-American journey. I couldn't put it down. Essential., A sweeping portrait of a people whose contributions to America are indistinguishable from the country itself--and its myths. It also is an intimate family album containing images and stories as distinct as they are familiar: of pride and painful stereotyping, sacrifices and ascent, cultural and communal values that simultaneously have powered the American Dream while subverting the individualism at its core. Impeccably researched, and deeply moving, Maria Laurino's book, like the PBS series, is essential for anyone interested in the history of immigration in the United States.
Dewey Decimal
973/.0451
Synopsis
From extensive archival materials and interviews with well-known Italian Americans, Maria Laurino strips away stereotypes and nostalgia to tell the complicated, centuries-long story of the true Italian-American experience. Looking beyond the familiar Little Italys and stereotypes fostered by The Godfather and The Sopranos, Laurino reveals surprising, fascinating lives: Italian-Americans working on sugar-cane plantations in Louisiana to those who were lynched in New Orleans; the banker who helped rebuild San Francisco after the great earthquake; families interned as "enemy aliens" in World War II. From anarchist radicals to "Rosie the Riveter" to Nancy Pelosi, Andrew Cuomo, and Bill de Blasio; from traditional artisans to rebel songsters like Frank Sinatra, Dion, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, this book is both exploration and celebration of the rich legacy of Italian-American life. Readers can discover the history chronologically, chapter by chapter, or serendipitously by exploring the trove of supplemental materials. These include interviews, newspaper clippings, period documents, and photographs that bring the history to life., From extensive archival materials and interviews with well-known Italian Americans, Maria Laurino strips away stereotypes and nostalgia to tell the complicated, centuries-long story of the true Italian-American experience. Looking beyond the familiar Little Italys and stereotypes fostered by The Godfather and The Sopranos , Laurino reveals surprising, fascinating lives: Italian-Americans working on sugar-cane plantations in Louisiana to those who were lynched in New Orleans; the banker who helped rebuild San Francisco after the great earthquake; families interned as "enemy aliens" in World War II. From anarchist radicals to "Rosie the Riveter" to Nancy Pelosi, Andrew Cuomo, and Bill de Blasio; from traditional artisans to rebel songsters like Frank Sinatra, Dion, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, this book is both exploration and celebration of the rich legacy of Italian-American life. Readers can discover the history chronologically, chapter by chapter, or serendipitously by exploring the trove of supplemental materials. These include interviews, newspaper clippings, period documents, and photographs that bring the history to life., This richly researched, beautifully illustrated volume illuminates an important, overlooked part of American history.
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E184.I8L379 2014

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  • by genebuccelli
    Oct 07, 2020

    Informative and exciting!

    Look out The “Black Hand” could be coming your way! You remember your grandmother telling you about the “evil eye”? Some great Italian Americans and some good and bad history, very well done book sent one to my Auntie! I might buy another for my son. Thks, great price too! Gene B-95% Italian! Arriverderci

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by n_fdnf_iuqh4kmk3
    Aug 29, 2024

    paper cover is a bit weak but hard cover...

    paper cover is a bit weak but hard cover and pages are very good

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by jose_mosc
    May 31, 2016

    Great Book

    I am enjoying this book very much.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: big_river_books

  • by jatpac
    Jan 06, 2020

    excellent history

    comprehensive

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