02483cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624501040016426400510026830000470031933600260036633700260039233800360041850000310045450801850048552012570067053400450192765300320197265300330200465300480203785600430208599900170212847954UtSlPG20260610134113.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14017155  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aJV1 aRoss, Edward Alsworth,d1866-195114aThe Old World in the New :bThe Significance of Past and Present Immigration to the American People 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-01-13  aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"The Old World in the New" by Edward Alsworth Ross is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The book examines the effects and significance of immigration on American society, tracing the characteristics and contributions of various immigrant groups to the development of the United States. It explores themes such as cultural assimilation, economic impact, and the evolving identity of the American populace in light of the influx of diverse ethnicities.  The opening of the work provides a thoughtful preface, arguing against a purely humanitarian view of immigration, framing it as a complex issue that involves both the benefits to immigrants and the potential consequences for the host nation. Ross reflects on the transformative power of immigration in spreading democratic ideals globally, using anecdotes to illustrate the emotional and social stakes involved. He conveys a nuanced understanding of immigration, recognizing both the struggles faced by new arrivals and the responsibility to maintain the standards and values that define the nation. This introduction sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the many facets of immigration and its role in shaping American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aImmigrants -- United States  aNoncitizens -- United States  aUnited States -- Emigration and immigration40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47954  c88793d88793