This work contains over 100 essays. It contains information about country of origin circumstances of major immigration waves and the groups experience in the United States. Bibliographical references accompany articles and a separate general bibliography is included. Cambridge, Mass. Belknap Press. There is a list of thematic essays on p. xxii.
Essays are alphabetical within the main part of the volume.
See the tables listed on pp. This work describes ethnic groups that have settles in the United States. Information for each group includes immigration history, demography, language, cultural characteristics, and assimilation. The articles are alphabetical by immigrant group. Bibliographies accompany each article.