In the last, rootless decade families, neighborhoods, and communities have disintegrated in the face of gripping social, economic, and technological changes. Th is process has had mixed results. On the positive side, it has produced a mobile, volatile, and dynamic society in the United States that is perhaps more open, just, and creative than ever before. On the negative side, it has dissolved the glue that bound our society together and has destroyed many of the myths, symbols, values, and beliefs that provided social direction and purpose. In A History of the Polish Americans, John J. Bukowczyk provides a thorough account of the Polish experience in America and how some cultural bonds loosened, as well as the ways in which others persisted.

Author: John J. Bukowczyk
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 08/01/2008
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781412806800


Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 59

About the Author
Bukowczyk, John J.: -

John J. Bukowczyk is professor of history at Wayne State University. He is author or editor of four books and author of numerous journal articles. He is also editor of the Journal of American Ethnic History.

Bukowczyk, John J.: -

John J. Bukowczyk is professor of history at Wayne State University. He is author or editor of four books and author of numerous journal articles. He is also editor of the Journal of American Ethnic History.