Dictionary of Races or Peoples (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

United States Immigration Commission

 
9780265168875: Dictionary of Races or Peoples (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A clear, reference guide to the people who make up the world’s migrations.

This volume helps readers understand how groups are defined, where they come from, and how they have spread around the globe.

This edition of Dictionary of Races or Peoples from the U.S. Immigration Commission presents concise profiles, regional terms, and basic demographic notes. It covers a wide range of groups, from Iberic populations and Spanish Americans to Syrians, Hindus, Finns, Croatians, and beyond, with simple context for immigration questions.
  • How the work defines race, ethnicity, and geographic divisions for practical use in immigration questions.
  • Basic population data, origins, and notable regional distributions of various groups.
  • Language, religion, and cultural notes that help explain differences and similarities.
  • Insights into migration patterns and the places where different groups settled in the United States.
Ideal for readers of history, immigration studies, or world cultures.

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