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an ethnography
Richard G. Calo (rgcalo@EDEN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Wed, 27 Mar 1996 22:20:32 EST
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> On Mon, 22 Jan 1996, Rebecca Goolsby wrote:
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> > I am looking for a good, current ethnographic treatment of some culture,
> > subculture or aspect of life in the U.S. suitable for an intro to
> > cultural anthro course. In the past, I've used "Number Our Days," which
> > is an engaging study of an American Jewish community center in
> > California, but I'm getting tired of it and haven't come across another
> > book I like as well. Something on Asian Americans, African American
> > culture or a social problem/social issue (treated ethnographically) would
> > be especially welcome. Any suggestions?
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> > Thanks,
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> > Becky Goolsby
> > homepage: http://www.halcyon.com/toveyd/drhome.html
> > *check out the new HIV/AIDS stuff on my homepage!*
> > E-dress:toveyd@halcyon.com
> >
Sarah J. Mahler's "American Dreaming: Immigrant Life on the Margins"
might be a good book to try. It deals mainly with the undocumented
Salvadoran community that has grown up in New york's Long Island in
recent years. I found it an excellent ethnographic document, as
comprehensive as it was engaging.
Richard G. Calo
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