Bibliograph

Anti-Italianism, essays on a prejudice, edited by William J. Connell, Fred Gardaphé

Type

Label

Anti-Italianism, essays on a prejudice, edited by William J. Connell, Fred Gardaphé

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Anti-Italianism

Oclc number

610853233

Responsibility statement

edited by William J. Connell, Fred Gardaphé

Series statement

Italian and Italian American studies

Sub title

essays on a prejudice

Summary

"There has been an odd reluctance on the part of historians of the Italian American experience to confront the discrimination faced by Italians and Americans of Italian ancestry. This volume is a bold attempt by an esteemed group of scholars and writers to discuss the question openly by charting the historical and cultural boundaries of stereotypes, prejudice, and assimilation. Contributors offer a continuous series of cultural encounters and experiences in television, literature, and film that deserve the attention of anyone interested in the larger themes of American history"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Invisible People : Shadows and Light in Italian American Writing / Fred Gardaphe; Darker Aspects of Italian American Prehistory / William J. Connell -- "Between White Men and Negroes" : The Perception of Southern Italian Immigrants Through the Lens of Italian Lynchings / Peter Vellon -- "Utterly Faithless Specimens" : Italians in the Catholic Church in America / Peter R. D'Agostino -- Perversions of Knowledge : Confronting Racist Ideologies Behind Intelligence Testing / Elizabeth G. Messina -- Frank Sinatra and Notions of Tolerance : The House I Live In / Anthony Julian Tamburri -- What Luigi Basco Taught America About Italian Americans / Dominic L. Candeloro -- Affirmative Action for Italian Americans : The City University of New York Story / Joseph V. Scelsa -- The Changing Roles of Italian American Women : Reality vs. Myth / Susanna Tardi -- Prejudice and Discrimination : The Italian American Experience Yesterday and Today / Salvatore J. LaGumina -- "Good Enough" : An Italian American Memoir / Joanne Detore-Nakamura -- Stereotypes Sell--But We're Not For Sale / Gina Valle -- Shark Tale : Puzza da cap' : An Attempt at Ethnic Activism / Jerome Krase -- If Defamation Is Serious, Why Don't Italian American Organizations Take It Seriously? / LindaAnn Loschiavo -- Transacting Guido : Contested Meanings of an Italian American Youth Subculture / Donald Tricarico

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