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LoC No.: 14017155
Title:
The Old World in the New
The Significance of Past and Present Immigration to the American People
Note: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Old World in the New" by Edward Alsworth Ross is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The book examines the effects and significance of immigration on American society, tracing the characteristics and contributions of various immigrant groups to the development of the United States. It explores themes such as cultural assimilation, economic impact, and the evolving identity of the American populace in light of the influx of diverse ethnicities. The opening of the work provides a thoughtful preface, arguing against a purely humanitarian view of immigration, framing it as a complex issue that involves both the benefits to immigrants and the potential consequences for the host nation. Ross reflects on the transformative power of immigration in spreading democratic ideals globally, using anecdotes to illustrate the emotional and social stakes involved. He conveys a nuanced understanding of immigration, recognizing both the struggles faced by new arrivals and the responsibility to maintain the standards and values that define the nation. This introduction sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the many facets of immigration and its role in shaping American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ross, Edward Alsworth, 1866-1951
EBook No.: 47954
Published: Jan 13, 2015
Downloads: 194
Language: English
Subject: Immigrants -- United States
Subject: Noncitizens -- United States
Subject: United States -- Emigration and immigration
LoCC: Political science: Colonies and colonization, International migration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14017155
Title:
The Old World in the New
The Significance of Past and Present Immigration to the American People
Note: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Old World in the New" by Edward Alsworth Ross is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The book examines the effects and significance of immigration on American society, tracing the characteristics and contributions of various immigrant groups to the development of the United States. It explores themes such as cultural assimilation, economic impact, and the evolving identity of the American populace in light of the influx of diverse ethnicities. The opening of the work provides a thoughtful preface, arguing against a purely humanitarian view of immigration, framing it as a complex issue that involves both the benefits to immigrants and the potential consequences for the host nation. Ross reflects on the transformative power of immigration in spreading democratic ideals globally, using anecdotes to illustrate the emotional and social stakes involved. He conveys a nuanced understanding of immigration, recognizing both the struggles faced by new arrivals and the responsibility to maintain the standards and values that define the nation. This introduction sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the many facets of immigration and its role in shaping American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ross, Edward Alsworth, 1866-1951
EBook No.: 47954
Published: Jan 13, 2015
Downloads: 194
Language: English
Subject: Immigrants -- United States
Subject: Noncitizens -- United States
Subject: United States -- Emigration and immigration
LoCC: Political science: Colonies and colonization, International migration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.