The Other African Americans: Contemporary African and Caribbean Families in the United States

Book info: The Other African Americans: Contemporary African and Caribbean Families in the United States (Hardcover, 308 pages) – Rowman & Littlefield, 2007. Language: English.

America's black population is becoming increasingly diverse and the presence of Caribbean and, especially, African immigrants continues to grow throughout the country. The Other African Americans seeks to broaden our understanding of these groups by exploring the changing intraracial dynamics among African Americans as new immigrants settle in the U.S. and become Americans. This edited volume of original research provides historical and contemporary information on African and Caribbean individuals and families, addressing particular topical areas covering the most salient issues facing these immigrants today. Editorial Reviews Review

“This volume of original research provides historical and contemporary information by comparing US-born African Americans with Caribbean and African blacks now living in the US. Summing Up: Recommended.” ―Choice Reviews

“A fine volume of work that enriches our understanding of the rapidly diversifying black community in the United States.” ―Contemporary Sociology

About the Author Yoku Shaw-Taylor is an Applied Sociologist with a PhD from George Washington University. He was Research Scientist at NORC, University of Chicago, and an Operations Research Analyst (Contractor) at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He is the author of the first edition of Immigration, Assimilation, and Border Security.