《ARAB AMERICANS》

1. The Arab World: The Geography, History, People, and Cultures1

The Language and the Lands1

Short History of the Arabs2

Cultures10

Islam13

Minorities16

2. Coming to the United States23

U.S. Immigration Laws23

Causes and Characteristics of Immigration26

Settlement Patterns35

3. Race and Ethnic Classifications45

At Ports of Entry46

Social Constructs of Race before 196546

As Minorities54

In the Census56

Identity61

4. Cultural Adaptation65

Family Issues65

Women's Issues77

Language83

Food84

Arab American Media and Communications85

Religion87

5. Identities within the Community97

Demographics98

Work and Economic Profiles100

Intragroup Divisions and Issues104

Social Clubs and Networks111

Holidays and Celebrations115

6. Impact on U.S. Society121

Music, Festivals, and Dance122

Literature125

Visual Arts128

Theater, Storytelling, and Documentaries130

The Arab American National Museum and Other Collections132

Political Activism and Organizations132

Academia138

Intergroup Relations139

The Impact of September 11 on Arab Americans144

The Future147

Appendices151

Appendix A: Census Statistics of Arab Americans, 1970-2000151

Appendix B: Noted Arab Americans153

Appendix C: Immigrants admitted by Region and Country of Birth: Fiscal Years 1989-2004159

Glossary163

Selected bibliography167

Index173