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In this age of multicultural democracy, the idea of assimilation--that the social distance separating immigrants and their children from the mainstream of Ameri
Becoming Mexican American
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Twentieth century Los Angeles has been the focus of one of the most profound and complex interactions between distinct cultures in U.S. history. In this pioneer
Becoming American, Remaining Jewish
Language: en
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