| From Puerto Rico to Philadelphia: Puerto Rican Workers and Postwar Economies Contributor(s): Whalen, Carmen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566398363 ISBN-13: 9781566398367 Publisher: Temple University Press OUR PRICE: $43.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2001 Annotation: Whalen uncovers a vast amount of information on the history of Puerto Rican immigration to Philadelphia. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Minority Studies - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration - History | United States - State & Local - General |
| Dewey: 305.868 |
| LCCN: 00034349 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 7.01" W x 10" (1.26 lbs) 328 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study focuses on the Peurto Rican immigration to the American mainland that took place after World War II. The author considers such aspects as globalization of the economy, colonial relationships, state policies, changes in local economies, social networks and decisions made by individuals. |
