July 28, 2004
Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples
Reference Call Number: F 1035 A1E562 1999
This single-volume encyclopedia published by the University of Toronto Press in 1999 is an excellent reference source supporting study in many disciplines.
"Whether a First Nation, founding people, or subsequent arrival, all Canada's peoples are described in 119 individual entries that range from Acadians to Ukrainians, Hyderabadis to Vietnamese. In each instance an entry covers the origin of the group, the process of migration, arrival and settlement, economic and community life, family and kinship patterns, language and culture, education, religion, politics, intergroup relations, and the dynamics of group maintenance. Entries are cross-referenced and include tables, graphs, and suggestions for further reading. Several thematic essays are also included to illuminate the complex issues related to immigration, assimilation, multiculturalism, and Canadian culture and identity. " (from University of Toronto Press's website)
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