History of Arab Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots

by

Aminah Al-Deenauthor

Aminah McCloud-Al-Deen, PhD, is professor of Islamic studies in the department of religious studies at DePaul University.

History of Arab Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots

20181130

Greenwood

Pages	216
Topics	Race and Ethnicity

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9781440840692

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This concise reference covers the diverse roots of Arabs in America, tracing the changing face of this community from the 19th century until today.

• Helps readers to understand the history, struggles, and contributions of Arab Americans

• Explores the history of Arab Americans through easy-to-read, chronologically arranged narrative chapters

• Provides readers with a religious overview—Orthodox Christianity, Shia, and Sunni Islam

• Includes profiles of famous Arab Americans

• Features primary source documents

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History of Arab Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots

Author(s): Al-Deen, Aminah;

Contributors: Al-Deen, Aminah;

Abstract:

This concise reference covers the diverse roots of Arabs in America, tracing the changing face of this community from the 19th century until today.

• Helps readers to understand the history, struggles, and contributions of Arab Americans

• Explores the history of Arab Americans through easy-to-read, chronologically arranged narrative chapters

• Provides readers with a religious overview—Orthodox Christianity, Shia, and Sunni Islam

• Includes profiles of famous Arab Americans

• Features primary source documents

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Author Info:

Aminah Al-Deenauthor

Aminah McCloud-Al-Deen, PhD, is professor of Islamic studies in the department of religious studies at DePaul University.

eISBN-13: 9781440840692

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440840685

Imprint: Greenwood

Pages: 216

Publication Date: 20181130