Arab Americans in Michigan

by Rosina J. Hassoun

Overview

The state of Michigan hosts one of the largest and most diverse Arab American populations in the United States. As the third largest ethnic population in the state, Arab Americans are an economically important and politically influential group. It also reflects the diversity of national origins, religions, education levels, socioeconomic levels, and degrees of acculturation. Despite their considerable presence, Arab Americans have always been a misunderstood ethnic population in Michigan, even before September 11, 2001 imposed a cloud of suspicion, fear, and uncertainty over their ethnic enclaves and the larger community. In Arab Americans in Michigan Rosina J. Hassoun outlines the origins, culture, religions, and values of a people whose influence has often exceeded their visibility in the state.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780870136672
Publisher:	Michigan State University Press
Publication date:	10/24/2005
Series:	Discovering the Peoples of Michigan
Pages:	84
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Rosina J. Hassoun is an anthropologist and a professor at Michigan State University, where she pioneered one of the first courses on Arab Americans in American Studies.

Table of Contents

	Introduction and Demographics	1
	The Origins of Arab Americans in Michigan	17
	Understanding General Patterns of Arab Settlement	21
	Selected Histories by Geographic Areas	27
	The History of Arab Immigration to Southeast Michigan	41
	Special Topics Concerning Arab Americans in Michigan	51
	Summary	57
	Appendices
Appendix 1	A Gift from the Hassoun Family to the People of Michigan	63
Appendix 2	Resources	65
	Notes	67
	For Further Reference	75
	Index	79