Book

The Syrian-Lebanese in America: a study in religion and assimilation

Twayne PublishersNew York • Published In 1975 • Pages: 260

By: Kayal, Philip M., Kayal, Joseph M..

Abstract
This work is a socio-historical study of the Syrian-Lebanese Christians in America. Although it deals in large part with their migration and assimilation experiences, it also contains data on the authors' attempt to organize the literature on Syrian-Americans, their Americanization, the relationship between Eastern rite Catholics (Melkites and Maronites), and the Roman Catholic Church, the transformation of identities, and the rise of ethnic consciousess among the Christian Arabs.
Subjects
External migration
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Ethos
Cultural identity and pride
Ethnic stratification
Ingroup antagonisms
Religious denominations
Ethnosociology
culture
Arab Americans
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Sociologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1998
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
ca. 1850s - 1970s
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
by Philip M. Kayal and Joseph M. Kayal, foreword by Michael Novak
Includes bibliographical references (p. 250-257)
LCCN
74018424
LCSH
Arab Americans