The United States is truly a nation of immigrants. Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World; this book conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. It highlights the themes; people; places; and events that were important to each immigrant group.
#2385167 in Books Syracuse Univ Pr (Sd) 1988-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.93 x 1.00 x 5.83l; 1.21 #File Name: 0815624484406 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Incisive insights into 3 nations of the Iranian plateauBy Roarshak@aol.comA scholarly work that tells the reader more about Afghanistan; Iran; and Pakistan then any tour book and most encyclopedias. The mosaic tapestry of peoples; cultures; and religious sects is presented clearly and with great detail. Each nation is presented as the heir to a unique civilization; but is torn by ethnic divisions and political instability. As three non-Arab Islamic nations that exist along ancient invasion routes overlapping into Western; Central; and South Asia the common historical bonds are explored; but the differences are also pointed out. Like many countries in the Near East ethnic groups overlap past the modern frontiers; creating concerns about nationalism and secessionist movements. All of these issues are explored as are larger geo-political ones regarding the military; civil unrest; and the role of democracy in three undemocratic societies (although Pakistan has moved towards a more democratic status of late). This is a fascinating and informative look at eastern wing of the broa1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The State; Religion and Ethnic Politics: Afghanistan; Iran and Pakistan (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)By James JoyceA comprehensive collection of academic research presented at a symposium in November 1982. Messrs. Banuazzi and Weiner have edited over 12 preseentations. Although somewhat dated; the material covered is a relevant today (2006) as it was over 14 years ago. I do not consider myself an expert in the political and econoic dynamics of the area. I do desire to learn and found this book a good foundation.
