Arab Americans in Michigan

Discovering the Peoples of Michigan (DPOM)

by Rosina J. Hassoun

The state of Michigan hosts one of the largest and most diverse Arab American populations in the United States. As the third largest ethnic population in the state, Arab Americans are an economically important and politically influential group. It also reflects the diversity of national origins, religions, education levels, socioeconomic levels, and degrees of acculturation. Despite their considerable presence, Arab Americans have always been a misunderstood ethnic population in Michigan, even before September 11, 2001 imposed a cloud of suspicion, fear, and uncertainty over their ethnic enclaves and the larger community. In Arab Americans in Michigan Rosina J. Hassoun outlines the origins, culture, religions, and values of a people whose influence has often exceeded their visibility in the state.

84 pages, Paperback

First published October 24, 2005

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rather dry but covers the subject well.

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could have included more real life stories of individuals from Michigan. It would have probably made it a more interesting read.