Advanced
Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for A Nation of Nations by Tom Gjelten - Available

A Nation of Nations

A Story of America After the 1965 Immigration Law

by Tom Gjelten
David Colacci
Audiobook
2 of 2 copies available
Borrow Listen to a sample Listen to a sample
2 of 2 copies available
In 1950, Fairfax County, Virginia, was ninety percent white, ten percent African American, with a little more than one hundred families who were "other." Currently the African American percentage of the population is about the same, but the Anglo white population is less than fifty percent, and there are families of Asian, African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American origin living all over the county. A Nation of Nations follows the lives of a few immigrants to Fairfax County over recent decades as they gradually "Americanize." Hailing from Korea, Bolivia, and Libya, these families have stories that illustrate common immigrant themes: friction between minority groups, economic competition and entrepreneurship, and racial and cultural stereotyping.
It's been half a century since the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act changed the landscape of America, and no book has assessed the impact or importance of this law as this one does, with its brilliant combination of personal stories and larger demographic and political issues.

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 3, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781494598877
      • File size: 362618 KB
      • Duration: 12:35:27

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      As the subtitle suggests, this is a great American immigration story, both in its scope and in its heart, and David Colacci's steady, thoughtful narration does justice to each. Longtime NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten takes a look back at the 50 years since the passage of the 1965 Immigration Act, which did away with national quotas and opened America's borders not only to more immigrants but also to immigrants from more diverse origins. Colacci's even modulation guides listeners through an effective blend of history and personal interviews. Individual stories are woven throughout, exploring issues of identity and integration, as well as backlash, offering insight into life as "the other." Despite the ever-present backdrop of political tension, Colacci's tone remains hopeful looking forward. A.S. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Loading