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Cover American Italians
series "Biblioteca storica"
pp. 552, Brossura, 978-88-15-39039-4
publication year 2024

MARIO AVAGLIANO, MARCO PALMIERI

American Italians

The Great Emigration to the United States

The epic of Italian emigration to the United States has shaped the stories of entire generations and two nations. Using a wide variety of sources (including letters, diaries, personal accounts, and official documents), the authors investigate the motivations, aspirations and hopes that accompanied millions of Italians on their journey to the New World. From the earliest departures to the great emigration of the 20th century, this book provides an exhaustive overview of the historical phases of this major migratory phenomenon. The text examines the material conditions of travel, the social networks that fostered departures, the crucial role of women and their emancipation process, the challenges of integration into American society, the effects of prejudice, and changes in the social, economic, and cultural fabric of both countries.

Mario Avagliano and Marco Palmieri are journalists and historians.

Introduzione
PARTE PRIMA: LA GREAT EMIGRATION
I. Il sogno americano
II. La partenza e il viaggio
III. Il Nuovo Mondo
IV. Il lavoro
V. Le Little Italies
VI. Reti sociali, catene familiari e richiami
VII. «Fare la “Merica”»… in Italia
VIII. La difficile integrazione e il razzismo
PARTE SECONDA: DALLA GRANDE GUERRA ALLA SECONDA GUERRA MONDIALE
IX. La Grande Guerra e le due patrie
X. La politica delle quote e la red scare
XI. Gli italoamericani e il fascismo
XII. L’emigrazione politica e razziale e l’antifascismo
XIII. La Mano Nera e la Cosa Nostra
XIV. Il conflitto generazionale e l’americanizzazione
XV. Le storie di successo degli italoamericani
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