General Bibliography
Books
Alba, Richard D. Ethnic Identity: The Transformation of White America. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press, 1990.
Discusses relations between white and ethnic minority groups in contemporary American society.
Albyn, Carole Lisa, and Lois Sinaiko Webb. The Multicultural Cookbook for Students. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1993.
Covers the cuisines of 122 countries, providing at least two traditional recipes per country. Glossary of terms.
Allen, James Paul, and Eugene James Turner. We the People: An Atlas of America's Ethnic Diversity. New York: Macmillan, 1988.
Identifies American ethnic groups on national, regional, and city scales, providing good annotations, maps, and statistical data based on the 1980 U.S. Census.
Angell, Carole S. Celebrations Around the World: A Multicultural Handbook. Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum, 1996.
Holidays, festivals, feasts, and other celebrations from various countries around the world. Indexes and bibliographies.
Ashabranner, Brent K. Still a Nation of Immigrants. New York: Cobble Hill Books/Dutton, 1993.
Illuminates recent trends in American immigration. Photographs.
Asian Americans Information Directory. Detroit: Gale Research, 1994.
Comprehensive resource covering Asian American organizations, museums, agencies, institutions, programs, services, and publications. See also Encyclopedia of Associations.
Axtell, Roger E., ed. Do's and Taboos Around the World. Third edition. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1993.
More than 200 greetings, beckonings, farewells, terms of endearment, and other gestures of courtesy and customs culled from the cultures of 82 countries. Includes historical anecdotes.
Bernardo, Stephanie. The Ethnic Almanac. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1981.
Reference source covering 40 ethnic groups that includes statistical data, short essays, biographies, customs, and bibliographies.
Brown, Francis J., and Joseph S. Roucek. One America: The History, Contributions, and Present Problems of Our Racial and National Minorities. Westport, Connecticut: Negro Universities Press, 1970.
Reference book covering almost 100 ethnic groups that includes information on immigration, settlement, and major contributions, as well as statistical data and bibliographies.
Bruhn, Wolfgang, and Max Tilke. A Pictorial History of Costume: A Survey of Costume of All Periods and Peoples from Antiquity to Modern Times Including National Costume in Europe and Non-European Countries. Studio City, California: Players Press, 1995.
Contains excellent color illustrations of ethnic costumes from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Buenker, John, and Lorman A. Ratner, eds. Multiculturalism in the United States: A Comparative Guide to Acculturation and Ethnicity. New York: Greenwood Press, 1992.
Discusses minority groups in America, focusing on pluralism and ethnic relations.
Buttlar, Lois, and Lubomyr R. Wynar. Building Ethnic Collections: An Annotated Guide for School Media Centers and Public Libraries. Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 1977.
Recommends books covering more than 50 ethnic groups.
Casey, Betty. International Folk Dancing, U.S.A. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1981.
Describes folk dancing in several European, Asian, and Latin American countries. Illustrated.
Champagne, Duane. The Native North American Almanac: A Reference Work on Native North Americans in the United States and Canada. Detroit: Gale Research, 1994.
Comprehensive guide covering North American tribes, their history, language, arts, education, literature, media, and prominent Native Americans.
Champion, Selwyn G. Racial Proverbs: A Selection of the World's Proverbs Arranged Linguistically. Second edition. New York: Barnes & Noble, 1964.
Offers hundreds of proverbs from 27 countries.
Chiswick, Barry, ed. Immigration, Language, and Ethnicity: Canada and the United States. Washington, D.C.: AEI Press, 1992.
Explores immigration patterns, ethnic and linguistic minorities, and language policy in both countries.
Coppa, Frank J., and Thomas J. Curran, eds. The ImmigrantExperience in America. Boston: Twayne Publishers, 1976.
Provides historical coverage of European, Hispanic, and Asian immigration to the United States.
Cordasco, Francesco, and David N. Alloway. American Ethnic Groups, the European Heritage: A Bibliography of Doctoral Dissertations at American Universities. Metuchen, New Jersey: Scarecrow Press, 1981.
Lists more than 1,400 dissertations that cover 30 ethnic groups.
Cordry, Harold V. The Multicultural Dictionary of Proverbs: Over 20,000 Adages from More Than 120 Languages, Nationalities and Ethnic Groups. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland, 1997.
Proverbs from all continents, arranged by subjects in aphabetical order. Subject and keyword indexes, but lacks language and ethnic group indexes.
Countries of the World and Their Leaders Yearbook. 2 vols. Detroit: Gale Research, 1995.
Comprehensive study of more than 200 countries that includes information on religion, education, media, and politics and government.
Daniels, Roger. Coming to America: A History of Immigration and Ethnicity in American Life. New York: HarperCollins, 1990.
Historical overview of immigration and settlement patterns in the United States. Photographs.
Davis, Hillary. Celebrate: Traditional Ethnic Entertaining in America. New York: Crescent Books, 1992.
Explores the folklore, festivals, cookery, and heritage of various ethnic groups.
Dinnerstein, Leonard, and David M. Reimers. Ethnic Americans: A History of Immigration. Fourth edition. New York: Harper & Row, 1999.
Historical overview of immigration and ethnic relations.
Dinnerstein, Leonard, Roger L. Nichols, and David M. Reimers. Natives and Strangers: A Multicultural History of Americans. New York: Oxford University Press, 1996.
Historical account of various ethnic groups in the United States and their relationships with one another. Illustrated.
Di Pietro, Robert. Ethnic Perspectives in American Literature: Selected Essays on the European Contribution. New York: Modern Language Association, 1983.
Illuminates European ethnic groups. Bibliography.
Eiseman, Alberta. From Many Lands. New York: Atheneum, 1970.
Documents the immigrant experiences from the past 200 years through journals, newspapers, and literature.
Encyclopedia of Associations. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Gale Group, 1999.
Comprehensive reference source on thousands of organizations in the United States, including hundreds of ethnic organizations. Includes activities and contact information. Subject and keyword indexes.
Ferraro, Thomas J. Ethnic Passages: Literary Immigrants in Twentieth-Century America. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1993.
Discusses the impact of emigration and immigration on twentieth-century American fiction.
Friedman, Lester D., ed. Unspeakable Images: Ethnicity and the American Cinema. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1991.
Traces ethnic influences in American motion pictures.
Georges, Robert A., and Stephen Stern. American and Canadian Immigrant and Ethnic Folklore: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Garland Pub., 1982.
Includes coverage of 50 ethnic groups, primarily Europeans, but also Asian and African peoples.
Gold, Milton J., Carl A. Grant. and Harry N. Rivlin, eds. In Praise of Diversity: A Resource Book for Multicultural Education. Washington, D.C.: Teacher Corps, 1977.
Contains essays praising various cultures and ethnic groups for their contributions to American society.
Greene, Victor R. American Immigrant Leaders, 1800-1910: Marginality and Identity. Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1987.
Recognizes Irish, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Jewish, Polish, and Italian leaders in various fields. Bibliography.
Handlin, Oscar. The Uprooted: The Epic Story of the Great Migrations that Made the American People. Boston: Little Brown, 1951.
Reference source that compares immigrant groups, emphasizing how they altered American culture.
Hayden, Carla D., ed. Venture into Cultures: A Resource Book of Multicultural Materials and Programs. Chicago: American Library Association, 1992.
Discusses the culture, holidays, games, arts, crafts, dances, foods, and juvenile literature of African Americans, Asians, Arabs, Hispanic Americans, Jews, Africans, Persians, and Native Americans.
Hecker, Melvin. Ethnic America, 1970-1977: Updating the Ethnic Chronology Series. Dobbs Ferry, New York: Oceana Publications, 1979.
Provides chronologies for 31 ethnic groups.
Hoerder, Dick, ed. The Immigrant Labor Press in North America, 1840s-1970s: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Greenwood Press, 1987.
Includes essays, statistical data, and bibliographies on 30 ethnic groups, most of which are European.
Hutchinson, E. P. Immigrants and Their Children, 1850-1950. New York: Russell & Russell, 1976.
Comprehensive study illuminating the generation gaps within numerous ethnic groups over the past 100 years, focusing on economic, social, professional, and linguistic issues.
Jackson, Kenneth T., ed. The Encyclopedia of New York City. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press and New York Historical Society, 1995.
Brief articles on 60 ethnic groups in New York. Several entries lack bibliographies and pictures. Useful for quick reference.
Johnson, Michael. The Native Tribes of North America: A Concise Encyclopedia. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Guide to 400 tribes in North America, centering on identity, religion, culture, kinship, and location. Excellent Illustrations.
Kanellos, Nicolás, ed. The Hispanic American Almanac: A Reference Work on Hispanics in the United States. Detroit: Gale Research, 1993.
Comprehensive reference source that examines history, religion, the arts, media, music, science, sports, education, and notable Hispanics. Illustrated.
Katz, William Loren. The Great Migrations, 1880s-1912. Austin, Texas: Raintree, Steck-Vaughn, 1993.
Recounts major immigration waves from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Kivisto, Peter, ed. The Ethnic Enigma: The Salience of Ethnicity for European-Origin Groups. Philadelphia: The Balch Institute Press, 1989.
Addresses ethnic relations between European American groups.
Knippling, Alpana Sharma, ed. New Immigrant Literatures in the United States: A Sourcebook to Our Multicultural Literary Heritage. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1996.
Covers authors from more than 20 language/ethnic groups and their works. Bibliographies.
Kraus, Barbara. The Barbara Kraus International Cookbook. Adapted and edited by Margaret Markham. New York: Perigree Books, 1991.
Contains typical dishes from more than 100 countries. Indexed by the names of meals and by country. Bibliography.
Latham, William. How to Find Your Family Roots. New expanded edition. Santa Monica, California: Santa Monica Press, 1994.
Guide for tracing ethnic backgrounds in America and abroad (180 countries).
Lee, Joan Faung. Asian American Experiences in the United States: Oral Histories of First to Fourth Generation Americans from China, the Philippines, Japan, India, Pacific Islands, Vietnam and Cambodia. New York: McFarland, 1991.
Supplemental source to other sources on Asian Americans. Illustrated.
Lehman, Jeffrey, ed. Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America: Primary Documents. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Gale Group, 2000.
Includes more than 200 documents (e.g., poems, recipes, treaties, and oral histories) on 90 ethnic groups in the United States. Illustrations, index.
Levinson, David. Ethnic Groups Worldwide: A Ready Reference Handbook. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1998.
Covers the ethnic composition and relations of all countries from all continents. Maps and bibliographies.
Levinson, David, and Melvin Ember, editors-in-chief. American Immigrant Cultures: Builders of a Nation. New York: Simon & Schuster Macmillan, 1997.
Articles on more than 170 ethnic and religious groups, accompanied by bibliographies and pictures.
Liebman, Lance, ed. Ethnic Relations in America. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1982.
Provides essays on ethnic history, immigration, and language, as well as political and legal issues.
Luis, William. Dance Between Two Cultures: Latino Caribbean Literature Written in the United States. Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 1997.
The works and activities of ten outstanding Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican authors, born and raised in the United States.
Malinowski, Sharon, and Anna Sheets, eds. Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. Detroit: Gale Research, 1998.
Essays on more than 400 Native American groups, focusing on their history and current culture. Includes more than 200 stories/legends. Illustrations, maps, and multiple indexes. List of all federally recognized tribes in the United States and Canada.
Mangiafico, Luciano. Contemporary American Immigrants: Patterns of Filipino, Korean, and Chinese Settlement in the United States. New York: Praeger, 1988.
Reviews settlement patterns and social adjustment.
Manoogian, Sylvia, and Natalia Bezugloff. Directory of Language Collections in North American Public Libraries. Chicago: American Library Association, 1986.
Locates language collections in more than 200 libraries, arranging them by foreign language and by geographic location.
McCabe, Cynthia Jaffe. The American Experience: Contemporary Immigrant Artists. New York: Independent Curators; Philadelphia: The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, 1985.
Examines the artistic contributions of various ethnic groups in America.
Mead, Frank S. Handbook of Denominations in the United States. Tenth edition. Revised by Samuel S. Hill. Nashville, Tennessee: Abingdon Press, 1995.
Reference source that includes the religious bodies of several American ethnic groups.
Melton, J. Gordon, ed. Encyclopedia of American Religions. Fifth edition. Detroit: Gale Research, 1996.
Offers comprehensive coverage of more than 1,700 religious groups.
Meltzer, Milton. The Hispanic Americans. New York: Crowell, 1982.
Reference source for young people, focusing on the social and economic conditions of various Hispanic American groups.
Miller, Sally M., ed. The Ethnic Press in the United States: A Historical Analysis and Handbook. New York: Greenwood Press, 1987.
Furnishes essays and bibliographies on more than 25 ethnic groups.
Miller, Wayne Charles. A Comprehensive Bibliography for the Study of American Minorities. New York: New York University Press, 1976.
Covers several dozen ethnic groups (not only minorities) in short essays and bibliographies.
Miller-Lachmann, Lyn. Global Voices, Global Visions: A Core Collection of Multicultural Books. New Providence, New Jersey: R. R. Bowker, 1995.
Comprehensive reference work that includes significant books on multicultural literature (e.g., fiction, non-fiction, biographies) written by American and foreign authors in English. Extensive annotations. Covers all continents.
Minority Organizations: A National Directory. Fifth edition. Chicago: Ferguson Publishing Company, 1997.
Provides information on 9,700 organizations representing African American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian American groups.
Morrison, Joan, and Charlote Fox Zabusky. American Mosaic: The Immigrant Experience in the Words of Those Who Lived It. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1993.
Collection of experiences by American immigrants from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and South Africa.
Newman, Jaqueline. Melting Pot: An Annotated Bibliography and Guide to Food and Nutrition Information for Ethnic Groups in America. New York: Garland Publications, 1993.
Contains information on the food habits, cookery, and nutrition of several dozen American ethnic groups.
Palmer, Ransford R. In Search of a Better Life: Perspectives on Migration from the Caribbean. New York: Praeger, 1990.
Comparative study centering on the migration of Caribbean peoples to the United States, Canada, and Great Britain.
Parillo, Vincent. Strangers to These Shores: Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States. Sixth edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000.
Examines America's pluralism in a multiracial society, covering more than 100 ethnic groups.
Pozzetta, George. Folklore, Culture, and the Immigrant. New York: Garland, 1991.
Discusses immigration, ethnicity, and acculturation in the United States.
Racinet, Albert. The Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes. New York: Facts on File, 1988.
Includes traditional costumes from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and North America. Illustrated.
Santoli, Al. New Americans: An Oral History, Immigrants and Refugees in the U.S. Today. New York: Viking Press, 1988.
Personal accounts of American immigrants from several ethnic groups.
Schon, Isabel. A Hispanic Heritage: A Guide to Juvenile Books about Hispanic People and Culture. Series IV. Metuchen, New Jersey: Scarecrow Press, 1991.
Includes information on several Hispanic American groups.
Schorr, Alan. Hispanic Resource Directory, 1992-1994: A Comprehensive Guide to More Than 6,000 National, State, and Local Organizations Concerned with Hispanic Americans. Juno, Alaska: Denali Group, 1992.
Includes information on several Hispanic American groups.
Shorris, Earl. Latinos: A Biography of the People. New York: W. W. Norton, 1992.
Provides Hispanic American history and biographies of notable Latinos.
Smith, Jessie Carney, and Joseph M. Palmisano. The African American Almanac. Eighth edition. Detroit: Gale Group, 1999.
Comprehensive reference source covering history, organizations, politics, religion, music, sports, science, the arts, and notable persons.
Sowell, Thomas. Ethnic America: A History. New York: Basic Books, 1981.
Includes ethnic groups from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Standard Periodical Directory. New York: Oxbridge Communications, 1999.
Annual directory containing English and bilingual titles that covers more than 60 American ethnic groups.
Statistical Abstract of the United States. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1998.
Reference source published annually that presents immigration statistics by country of origin, permanent residents, refugees, and undocumented aliens in the United States, along with comparative data dating back to the nineteenth century.
Stave, Bruce, and John Sutherland. From the Old Country: An Oral History of European Migration to America. New York: Twain Publishers, 1994.
Furnishes oral histories from the 1930s through the 1970s, including discussions on crossing the ocean, work, family, love and marriage, community life, and other topics.
Streep, Peg, et al, eds. An American Christmas: A Celebration of Our Heritage from Around the World. New York: Philosophical Library, 1989.
Explores the ethnic folklore, customs, and social life of several ethnic groups.
Takaki, Ronald T. A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America. Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1993.
Excellent presentation of America's multicultural cosidety, its historical development, and race and ethnic relations. Illustrations, bibliography, and index.
——. Strangers from a Different Shore: A History of Asian Americans. Boston: Little Brown, 1989.
Investigates Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Filipino, and Vietnamese groups. Illustrated.
Thernstrom, Stephan et al. Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Belknap Press/Harvard University Press, 1980.
Scholarly source covering more than 100 ethnic groups that includes discussions of immigration, settlement, organizations, religions, and major contributions. Bibliographies.
Tilke, Max. National Costumes from East Europe, Africa and Asia. New York: Hastings House, 1978.
Treats various ethnic groups. Color illustrations.
Tilton, Jeff Todd. Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples. New York: Schirmer Books, 1992.
Addresses Native American, African American, European, Asian, Latin American, and American (folk) music.
Upton, Dell. America's Architectural Roots: Ethnic Groups that Built America. Washington, D.C.: Preservation Press, 1986.
Provides examples of American ethnic architecture. Illustrated.
U.S. Census of the Population and Housing. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1991-1992.
Contains the latest numerical data on American ethnic groups, their geographical location, language preservation, and other relevant topics.
Veliana, Suarez, Ana. Hispanic Media, USA: A Narrative Guide to Print and Electronic News Media in the United States. Washington, D.C.: Media Institute, 1987.
Supplies Hispanic American newspapers, directories, and mass media information.
Waldman, Carl. Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. New York: Facts on File, 1988.
Describes 150 North American tribes, their locations, migration patterns, life styles, languages, and other relevant topics. Color illustrations.
Warren, Lee. The Dance of Africa: An Introduction. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1972.
Covers several African dances. Photographs and dance instructions.
Wasserman, Fred. Ellis Island: An Illustrated History of the Immigrant Experience. New York: Macmillan, 1991.
Records through photographs the experiences of individuals who entered America through Ellis Island.
Wasserman, Paul, and Alice Kennington, eds. Ethnic Information Sources of the United States. Second edition. Detroit: Gale Research, 1995.
Comprehensive source covering more than 120 American ethnic groups that includes organizations, periodicals, research centers, radio, and other subjects. Bibliography.
Wasserman, Paul, et al. Festivals Sourcebook: A Reference Guide to Fairs, Festivals, and Celebrations. Second edition. Detroit: Gale Research, 1984.
Waters, Mary C. Ethnic Options: Choosing Identities in America. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1990.
Reviews the ethnic composition of America, focusing on mixed marriages and the freedom to choose ethnic backgrounds.
Weiser, Marjorie K. Ethnic America. New York: Wilson, 1978.
Supplies articles on different ethnic groups in the United States, especially Native Americans and African Americans, and their acculturation.
Wertsman, Vladimir F. What's Cooking in Multicultural America: 400 Ethnic Cuisines at Your Finger Tips. Metuchen, New Jersey: Scarecrow Press, 1995.
Presents cuisines from every continent, including 120 Native American tribes. Annotated bibliographies.
——. Career Opportunities for Bilinguals and Multilinguals: A Directory of Resources in Education, Employment, and Business. Second edition. Metuchen, New Jersey: Scarecrow Press, 1994.
Employment guide that identifies educational institutions specializing in languages and targets prospective employers in the United States and abroad who are interested in hiring individuals with language skills.
Westin, Jeane Eddy. Finding Your Roots: How to Trace Your Ancestors at Home and Abroad. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1998.
Guide for genealogical research in the United States and beyond.
Weyr, Thomas. Hispanic USA: Breaking the Melting Pot. New York: Harper and Row, 1988.
Discusses Hispanic American culture, ethnic identity, and assimilation.
Wilde, Larry. Larry Wilde's Complete Book of Ethnic Humor. New York: Bell Publishing Co./Crown Publishers, 1984.
Reveals the ethnic wisdom, expressed through humor, of various ethnic groups.
Wittke, Carol Frederick. We Who Built America: The Saga of the Immigrant. Revised edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Case Western University, 1967.
Provides concise coverage of several American ethnic groups.
Wynar, Lubomyr. Ethnic Film Strip Guide for Libraries and Media Centers. Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 1980.
Covers several dozen groups.
——. Encyclopedic Directory of Ethnic Organizations in the United States. Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 1985.
Contains information on more than 70 ethnic groups.
Yinger, J. Milton. Ethnicity: Source of Strength; Source of Conflict. New York: State University of New York Press, 1994.
Evaluates the pros and cons of ethnicity, ethnic relations, and assimilation.
Periodicals
EMIE Bulletin (1976– ). New York: Ethnic Materials Information Exchange Round Table/ALA, Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. Quarterly.
Multiethnic coverage featuring short articles, bibliographies, and book reviews.
Ethnic Newswatch (1992– ). Stamford, Connecticut: Softline Information. Quarterly.
CD-ROM containing articles from more than 90 ethnic and minority newspapers and magazines.
Ethnic Resource Guide (1975– ). Bloomington: Ethnic Heritage Studies Program, Indiana University. Annual.
Provides articles on African American and European groups.
Ethnic Studies Review (Explorations in Ethnic Studies) (1978– ). Tempe: National Association of Ethnic Studies, Arizona State University. Monthly.
Focuses on cultural activity of ethnic minorities and inter-ethnic group relations.
Journal of American Ethnic History (1981– ). Piscataway, New Jersey: Transaction Periodicals Consortium, Rutgers State University of New Jersey. Quarterly.
Covers multiple aspects of American immigration and ethnic history, ethnic and racial groups, and acculturation.
Melus (1973– ). Huntington, West Virginia: Society of Multicultural Literature in the USA, Marshall University. Quarterly.
Studies ethnicity in American literature and media.
Multicultural Education: The Magazine of the National Association for Multicultural Education (1993– ). San Francisco: Caddo Gap Press. Quarterly.
Examines various aspsects of multiculturalism aimed at public schools and higher education audiences.
Multicultural Review (1990– ). Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Publishers. Quarterly.
Contains articles, book reviews, and bibliographies, providing excellent coverage of numerous American ethnic groups.
Spectrum (1965– ). St. Paul, Minnesota: Immigration History Research Center. Irregular.
Each issue has a specific theme based on the IHRC's resources and new acquisitions.
