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Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups
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Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups Hardcover - 1981

by Thernstrom, Stephan, Editor

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Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1981. Book. Fine. Cloth. Signed by Author(s). 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Second printing. 4to. Cloth. 1076 p. Charts. Maps. The first systematic and comprehensive review of the numerous ethnic groups who reside in the United States. The editors present the history, culture, and distinctive characteristics of 100 ethnic groups from Acadians to Zoroastrians -- Asians, Native Americans, Europeans, Latin Americans, East and West Indians, African Americans, Mexican Americans, and more. This book was presented to Speaker of the House Thomas "Tip" O'Neill by John Mirak of Mirak Chevrolet in Arlington. The book bears a handwritten dedication to O'Neill by Bob Mirak, John's son and author of the chapter on Armenians, on first free endpaper; includes an article from the Arlington Advocate on Thursday, June 7, 1984, showing Tip O'Neill cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new car dealership; and also includes a letter on Mirak Chevrolet stationary, signed by John Mirak, thanking O'Neill for attending the opening ceremonies. Letter is in fine condition in envelope; book is fine in near fine dustjacket in mylar cover..
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  • Title Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups
  • Author Thernstrom, Stephan, Editor
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 1104
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA
  • Date 1981
  • Features Annotated, Bibliography, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # LL-b910-09
  • ISBN 9780674375123 / 0674375122
  • Weight 5.49 lbs (2.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.33 x 8.85 x 2.08 in (28.78 x 22.48 x 5.28 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Minorities - United States - Dictionaries, United States - Ethnic relations -
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 80017756
  • Dewey Decimal Code 305.800

From the rear cover

Informative and entertaining, this volume is an indispensable reference work for home, library, and office. It establishes a foundation for the burgeoning field of ethnic studies; it will satisfy and stimulate the popular interest in ancestry and heritage. It is a guide to the history, culture, and distinctive characteristics of the more than 100 ethnic groups who live in the United States.

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  • ALA Ref Srces for Small/Med Li, 01/01/2000, Page 55

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