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Author Goździak, Elżbieta M., 1954-

Title New immigrants, changing communities : best practices for a better America / Elzbieta Gozdziak and Micah N. Bump
Published Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 121 pages) : illustrations
Series Program in migration and refugee studies
Program in migration and refugee studies.
Contents Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; 1 Immigrants in New Settlement Areas: A Portrait; 2 Integration Challenges in New Settlement Areas; 3 Communication Is Key: Enhancing English Language Proficiency of Adult Immigrants; 4 Addressing Economic Needs: Vocational Training, Re-Credentialing, and Micro-Enterprise; 5 Dreaming about Education: Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Immigrant Children; 6 Facilitating Immigrant Access to Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care; 7 Creating Homeownership Opportunities for Immigrants
8 Community Development9 Cultural and Religious Heritage Preservation; 10 Legal Assistance and Community Security; Conclusion; Appendix: Contacting the Promising Practices; About the Authors
Summary This handbook provides a review of promising practices and strategies facilitating immigrant integration, especially in new settlement areas. The purpose of this handbook is to foster a constructive approach to newcomers and community change
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Immigrants -- United States -- Social conditions
Assimilation (Sociology)
Minorities -- United States -- Social conditions
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Emigration & Immigration.
Assimilation (Sociology)
Emigration and immigration -- Social aspects
Ethnic relations
Immigrants -- Social conditions
Minorities -- Social conditions
SUBJECT United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Social aspects
United States -- Ethnic relations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140043
Subject United States
Form Electronic book
Author Bump, Micah N., 1978-
LC no. 2008002217
ISBN 9781461633884
1461633885