Ethnic Differences: Schooling And Social Structure Among The Irish, Italians, Jews, And Blacks In An American City, 1880-1935 (interdisciplinary Perspectives On Modern History)

Perlmann, Joel

ISBN 10: 0521389755 / ISBN 13: 9780521389754

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ethnic Differences: Schooling And Social Structure Among The Irish, Italians, Jews, And Blacks In An American City, 1880-1935 (interdisciplinary Perspectives On Modern History)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521389755
• ISBN 13: 9780521389754
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Ethnic Differences, first published in 1989, explores how and why the Irish, Italians, Jews, and blacks of Providence, Rhode Island differed in their schooling and economic success. Drawing on evidence from thousands of students records of public, Catholic, and private schools, as well as on census manuscripts, city directories, and other sources, the book offers an integrated study of American ethnicity, education, and social structure. Joel Perlmann examines the extent to which differing career patterns, and reconsiders the relation between ethnicity and social class.

Book Description

A sample of nearly 12,000 Irish, Italians, Jews, Blacks, and non-immigrants from Providence, Rhode Island provides the material for assessment of variations in educational patterns and economic success.