Somalis in the Twin Cities and Columbus : Immigrant Incorporation in New Destinations

Somalis in the Twin Cities and Columbus seeks to understand the integration outcomes of refugees in the Midwest at local and state levels to show how communities struggle with political, social, and economic incorporation. While many immigration titles examine the Latino community, this book focuses...

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Main Author: Chambers, Stefanie (auth)
Format: eBook
Published: Temple University Press 20170301
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