Latin Americans & Latinos, Cultural Issues
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Overview
Immigration to the United States from South America increased during each of the last six decades of the 20th century, reaching nearly 540,000 in the period 1991-2000. In addition to these legal immigrants, a substantial number of South Americans -- driven in many cases by economic crises and political unrest in their own countries -- have come to El Norte without permission. Immigration from South America surveys the recent history of the 12 nations that make up the world's fourth-largest continent, focusing particularly on the countries that have sent the largest number of immigrants to North America. It examines why these people have left their homelands, how they have adapted to and changed North American culture, and what the future might hold for them in the United States and Canada.An overview of immigration from South America to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, discussing conditions leading to immigration, immigration patterns, problems facing immigrants, and more.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Every year a steady influx of immigrants arrives in both the United States and Canada from the disparate nations of South America. Some of these travelers are political refugees from war-torn lands. Others are fleeing poverty. For some, the trip to North America is to rejoin family members who have already immigrated. In any case, the movement of people from South America north is a continuous flow that has increased over time. Barnett outlines the history of this immigration and some of its major consequences. In telling this story, the author touches upon issues such as prejudice, language demands, cultural barriers, and the economic want some immigrants experience. By and large, the people who risk all to go to a new land are generally highly motivated to succeed. This tale of migration is an excellent stand-alone resource. It is part of the illustrated series entitled "The Changing Face of North America." 2004, Mason Crest Publishers, Ages 12 up.—Greg M. Romaneck
Book Details
Published
September 14, 2007
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pages
144
Format
Binding
ISBN
9781590846872