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Making A Global Immigrant Neighborhood: Brooklyn'S Sunset Park (Asian American History & Cultu)
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Based On More Than A Decade Of Research, Making A Global Immigrant Neighborhood Charts The Evolution Of Sunset Parkwith A Densely Concentrated Workingpoor And Racially Diverse Immigrant Populationfrom The Late 1960S To Its Current Status As One Of New York City'S Most Vibrant Neighborhoods.Tarry Hum Shows How Processes Of Globalization, Such As Shifts In Lowwage Labor Markets And Immigration Patterns, Shaped The Neighborhood. She Explains Why Sunset Park'S Future Now Depends On Asian And Latino Immigrant Collaborations In Advancing Common Interests In Community Building, Civic Engagement, Entrepreneurialism, And Sustainability Planning. She Shows, Too, How Residents' Responses To Urban Development Policies And Projects And The Capital Represented By Local Institutions And Banks Foster Community Activism.Hum Pays Close Attention To The Complex Social, Political, And Spatial Dynamics That Forge A Community And Create New Models Of Leadership As Well As Coalitions. The Evolution Of Sunset Park So Astutely Depicted In This Book Suggests New Avenues For Studying Urban Change And Community Development.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Making a Global Immigrant Neighborhood'? A: 'Making a Global Immigrant Neighborhood' focuses on the evolution of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, highlighting the experiences of its working-poor, racially diverse immigrant population from the late 1960s to the present.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Tarry Hum, who has conducted over a decade of research on the subject.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of globalization, community building, civic engagement, immigrant collaborations, and urban development policies.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'Making a Global Immigrant Neighborhood' contains 296 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on June 13, 2014.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in urban studies, immigrant experiences, community development, and Asian American history would find this book particularly beneficial.
- Q: Does the book include any case studies or real-life examples? A: Yes, the book includes case studies and real-life examples that illustrate the dynamics of community activism and collaboration among residents.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic use, especially in courses related to sociology, urban studies, and cultural studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.