New immigrants, changing communities : best practices for a better America / / Elzbieta M. Goidziak and Micah N. Bump

• Autore: Goidziak Elzbieta M. <1954->
• Pubblicazione: Lanham, Maryland ; ; Plymouth, England : , : Lexington Books, , 2008; ©2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (133 p.)
• Disciplina: 304.8/73
• Soggetto topico: Immigrants - United States - Social conditions; Assimilation (Sociology); Minorities - United States - Social conditions
• Soggetto geografico: United States Emigration and immigration Social aspects; United States Ethnic relations
• Persona (resp. second.): BumpMicah N. <1978->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; 1 Immigrants in New Settlement Areas: A Portrait; 2 Integration Challenges in New Settlement Areas; 3 Communication Is Key: Enhancing English Language Proficiency of Adult Immigrants; 4 Addressing Economic Needs: Vocational Training, Re-Credentialing, and Micro-Enterprise; 5 Dreaming about Education: Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Immigrant Children; 6 Facilitating Immigrant Access to Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care; 7 Creating Homeownership Opportunities for Immigrants ; 8 Community Development9 Cultural and Religious Heritage Preservation; 10 Legal Assistance and Community Security; Conclusion; Appendix: Contacting the Promising Practices; About the Authors
• Sommario/riassunto: This handbook provides a review of promising practices and strategies facilitating immigrant integration, especially in new settlement areas. The purpose of this handbook is to foster a constructive approach to newcomers and community change.
• Titolo autorizzato: New immigrants, changing communities
• ISBN: 1-4616-3388-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910790892503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Program in migration and refugee studies.