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The Irish Way: Becoming American In The Multiethnic City (The Penguin History Of American Life)
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In The Newest Volume In The Awardwinning Penguin History Of American Life Series, James R. Barrett Chronicles How A New Urban American Identity Was Forged In The Streets, Saloons, Churches, And Workplaces Of The American City. This Process Of Americanization From The Bottom Up Was Deeply Shaped, Barrett Argues, By The Irish. From Lower Manhattan To The South Side Of Chicago To Boston'S North End, Newer Waves Of Immigrants And African Americans Found It Nearly Impossible To Avoid The Irish. While Historians Have Emphasized The Role Of Settlement Houses And Other Mainstream Institutions In Americanizing Immigrants, Barrett Makes The Original Case That The Culture Absorbed By Newcomers Upon Reaching American Shores Had A Distinctly Hibernian Cast. By 1900, There Were More People Of Irish Descent In New York City Than In Dublin; More In The United States Than In All Of Ireland. But In The Late Nineteenth Century, The Sources Of Immigration Began To Shift, To Southern And Eastern Europe And Beyond. Whether These Newcomers Wanted To Save Their Souls, Get A Drink, Find A Job, Or Just Take A Stroll In The Neighborhood, They Had To Deal With Irish Americans. Barrett Reveals How The Irish Vacillated Between A Progressive And Idealistic Impulse Toward Their Fellow Immigrants And A Parochial Defensiveness Stemming From The Hostility Earlier Generations Had Faced Upon Their Own Arrival In America. They Imparted Racist Attitudes Toward African Americans; They Established Ethnic Deadlines Across City Neighborhoods; They Drove Other Immigrants From Docks, Factories, And Labor Unions. Yet The Social Teachings Of The Catholic Church, A Sense Of Solidarity With The Oppressed, And Dark Memories Of Poverty And Violence In Both Ireland And America Ushered In A Wave Of Progressive Political Activism That Eventually Embraced Other Immigrants. Drawing On Contemporary Sociological Studies And Diaries, Newspaper Accounts, And Irish American Literature, The Irish Way Illustrates How The Interactions Between The Irish And Later Immigrants On The Streets, On The Vaudeville Stage, In Catholic Churches, And In Workplaces Helped Forge A Multiethnic American Identity That Has A Profound Legacy In The Usa Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Irish Way'? A: 'The Irish Way' explores how the Irish played a crucial role in shaping a new urban American identity through their interactions with other immigrant groups in American cities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by James R. Barrett, a historian and scholar known for his work on immigration and American history.
- Q: What year was 'The Irish Way' published? A: 'The Irish Way' was published on February 26, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Irish Way' have? A: 'The Irish Way' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Irish Way' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'The Irish Way' include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book does not mention any illustrations or photographs; it primarily focuses on text and historical accounts.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is offered in new condition.
- Q: What historical aspects does 'The Irish Way' cover? A: 'The Irish Way' covers the cultural, social, and political interactions between Irish Americans and other immigrant groups in urban America, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Q: Is 'The Irish Way' part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the award-winning Penguin History of American Life series.
- Q: What makes 'The Irish Way' significant in historical literature? A: 'The Irish Way' is significant for its unique perspective on Americanization, emphasizing the Irish influence on the social dynamics of urban immigrant communities in America.