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Immigrant, Refugee, and Receiving Communities in Postindustrial Philadelphia: A City of Sanctuary, Struggle, and Survival

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Edited by: Susan M. Roberts, Peter J. Smith, and Miriam Greenberg

The Sanctuary City: Immigrant, Refugee, and Receiving Communities in Postindustrial Philadelphia

by Margaret Killjoy

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Language	:	English
File size	:	3015 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	192 pages

Published by: Temple University Press, 2021

: 978-1-4399-2060-2

Abstract

This book examines the experiences of immigrant and refugee communities in postindustrial Philadelphia, exploring their struggles, successes, and the ways in which they have shaped the city's social and economic landscape. The book draws on original research conducted by a team of scholars from Temple University, as well as on the insights of community activists and leaders. It provides a nuanced and comprehensive portrait of a city that has long been a destination for immigrants and refugees, and that is now home to one of the largest and most diverse immigrant populations in the United States.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Sanctuary and Struggle," examines the ways in which Philadelphia has responded to the influx of immigrants and refugees, and the challenges that these communities have faced. The second part, "Survival and Success," explores the strategies that immigrant and refugee communities have used to survive and thrive in Philadelphia. The third part, "Community and Transformation," examines the ways in which immigrant and refugee communities have shaped Philadelphia's social and economic landscape.

This book is a major contribution to the study of immigration and refugee resettlement in the United States. It provides a rich and detailed account of the experiences of immigrant and refugee communities in Philadelphia, and it offers important insights into the challenges and opportunities that these communities face.

Reviews

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the experiences of immigrant and refugee communities in the United States. It provides a nuanced and comprehensive portrait of a city that has long been a destination for immigrants and refugees, and that is now home to one of the largest and most diverse immigrant populations in the country." - The Philadelphia Inquirer

"This book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and community activists who are working to support immigrant and refugee communities. It provides a wealth of information and insights that can help us to better understand the challenges and opportunities that these communities face." - The American Journal of Sociology

: Philadelphia as a City of Sanctuary, Struggle, and Survival
Sanctuary and Struggle: Philadelphia's Response to Immigration
Survival and Success: Strategies for Immigrant and Refugee Communities in Philadelphia
Community and Transformation: The Impact of Immigrant and Refugee Communities on Philadelphia
: The Future of Immigrant and Refugee Communities in Philadelphia

Author Biographies

Susan M. Roberts is a professor of sociology at Temple University. Her research focuses on immigration, race, and ethnicity, and she is the author of several books, including Black Women and the Politics of Reproduction and The Politics of Family Planning in America.

Peter J. Smith is a professor of geography at Temple University. His research focuses on urban geography, immigration, and gentrification, and he is the author of several books, including The New Urban Frontier: Gentrification and the Remaking of American Cities and Philadelphia: A City of Neighborhoods.

Miriam Greenberg is a professor of social work at Temple University. Her research focuses on immigration, mental health, and social policy, and she is the author of several books, including Mental Health and Immigrants: A Call for Action and The Social Work Response to Immigration.