About the book
Leaving Little Italy explores the various forces that have shaped and continue to mold Italian American culture. Early chapters offer a historical survey of major developments in Italian American culture, from the early mass immigration period to the present day, situating these developments within the larger framework of American culture as a whole. Subsequent chapters examine particular works of Italian American literature and film from a variety of perspectives, including literary history, gender, social class, autobiography, and race. Paying particular attention to how the individual artist's personality has intersected with community in the shaping of Italian American culture, the book reveals how and why Italian America was invented and why Little Italys must ultimately disappear.
Editions of Leaving Little Italy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791459171
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791459188
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791485972
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Leaving Little Italy explores the various forces that have shaped and continue to mold Italian American culture. Early chapters offer a historical survey of major developments in Italian American culture, from the early mass immigration period to the present day, situating these developments within the larger framework of American culture as a whole. Subsequent chapters examine particular works of Italian American literature and film from a variety of perspectives, including literary history, gender, social class, autobiography, and race. Paying particular attention to how the individual artist's personality has intersected with community in the shaping of Italian American culture, the book reveals how and why Italian America was invented and why Little Italys must ultimately disappear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leaving Little Italy about?
Leaving Little Italy explores the various forces that have shaped and continue to mold Italian American culture. Early chapters offer a historical survey of major developments in Italian American culture, from the early mass immigration period to the present day, situating these developments within the larger framework of American culture as a whole. Subsequent chapters examine particular works of Italian American literature and film from a variety of perspectives, including literary history, gender, social class, autobiography, and race. Paying particular attention to how the individual artist's personality has intersected with community in the shaping of Italian American culture, the book reveals how and why Italian America was invented and why Little Italys must ultimately disappear.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Leaving Little Italy?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Ethnic studies / Ethnicity
Where can I read a sample of Leaving Little Italy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791459171
How long is Leaving Little Italy and how many pages does it have?
Leaving Little Italy has 215 page(s)
Is Leaving Little Italy part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Italian/American Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Leaving Little Italy?
Fred L. Gardaphé
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Leaving Little Italy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791459171) and paperback(ISBN 9780791459188) and pdf(ISBN 9780791485972)
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