New Immigrants, Changing Communities | Best Practices for a Better America

Elzbieta M. Gozdziak (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 0739106341 / ISBN 13: 9780739106341

Published by Lexington Books, 2008

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New Immigrants, Changing Communities | Best Practices for a Better America | Elzbieta M. Gozdziak (u. a.) | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2008 | Lexington Books | EAN 9780739106341 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Immigrants, Changing Communities | Best Practices for a Better America
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0739106341
• ISBN 13: 9780739106341
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 12D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 12 millimeters depth
• Weight: 356 grams
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Synopsis

This book is a product of research stemming from a multiyear project conducted by Elzbieta M. Gozdziak and Micah N. Bump for the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University. The project studied immigration integration in areas that had no recent experience with foreign-born newcomers and the information presented within this book builds upon this by identifying and reviewing promising practices and strategies that facilitated immigrant integration. Gozdziak and Bump include descriptions of the most effective approaches as well as an analysis of challenges within resettlement programs. By highlighting successful initiatives in newcomer communities it seeks to assist stakeholders in their decision-making processes. As newcomer-related issues are complex and solutions are rarely 'one-size fits all,' the programs described here are unique responses to particular issues in individual communities, and they may not be an exact fit for other communities with similar problems. The book is not a cookbook or a blueprint that can be applied anywhere and everywhere. Rather, it is meant as inspiration and motivation for trying out new strategies. Successful practices discussed in this book include: programs facilitating English language acquisition, access to culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate health care services, access to vocational training and higher education opportunities, community development, microenterprise, creation of homeownership opportunities for immigrants, and efforts to ensure safety of newcomers. It is the hope of the authors that many practitioners_including service providers, community leaders, representatives of local governments, and donors both public and private_will find this book useful.

About the Author

Elzbieta M. Gozdziak is research director and editor of International Migration, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University. Micah N. Bump is a research associate for the Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University.