Research Guides: Immigration: Reference Books

Encyclopedias on Immigration

Immigrants in American History by Elliott Robert Barkan (Editor)
Call Number: REF JV6450 .I5536 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-17
This encyclopedia is a unique collection of entries covering the arrival, adaptation, and integration of immigrants into American culture from the 1500s to 2010. * Recent immigration and naturalization data from the 2010 U.S. Census * Excerpts from American laws and customs * A chronology of migration to the United States between 1500 to 2010
Encyclopedia of Diasporas by Carol R. Ember (Editor); Melvin Ember (Editor); Ian A. Skoggard (Editor)
Call Number: available online (click the title link)
ISBN: 9780306483219
Publication Date: 2004-11-30
"Immigration is a topic that is as important among anthropologists as it is the general public. Almost every culture has experienced adaptation and assimilation when immigrating to a new country and culture; usually leaving for what is perceived as a "better life". Not only does this diaspora change the country of adoption, but also the country of origin. Many large nations in the world have absorbed, and continue to absorb, large numbers of immigrants."