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The Haitian Americans

Describes Haiti's history, economy, and culture, which continue to resonate with immigrants. Also focuses on contemporary settlement patterns, major Haitian American communities, immigrants' interactions with other groups, and the impact Haitian Americans have made
eBook, English, ©2004
Greenwood Press, Westport, Conn., ©2004
1 online resource (xiii, 180 pages) : illustrations, maps.
9781429473859, 9780313058455, 9780313322969, 1429473851, 0313058458, 0313322961
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1. Introduction
2. Haiti: colonial times
3. Haiti: the making of a nation
4. Coming to the United States
5. No longer invisible: Haitian ethnic communities
6. Making it in America: Haitian immigrants' ethnic options
7. Haitian impact on American society
Appendix: noted Haitian Americans