How Long to Read Immigrants in the Lands of Promise

How Long Does it Take to Read Immigrants in the Lands of Promise?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 39 minutes to read Immigrants in the Lands of Promise by Samuel L. Baily

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Most studies of immigration to the New World have focused on the United States. Samuel L. Baily's eagerly awaited book broadens that perspective through a comparative analysis of Italian immigrants to Buenos Aires and New York City before World War I. It is one of the few works to trace Italians from their villages of origin to different destinations abroad. Baily examines the adjustment of Italians in the two cities, comparing such factors as employment opportunities, skill levels, pace of migration, degree of prejudice, and development of the Italian community. Of the two destinations, Buenos Aires offered Italians more extensive opportunities, and those who elected to move there tended to have the appropriate education or training to succeed. These immigrants, who adjusted more rapidly than their North American counterparts, adopted a long-term strategy of investing savings in their New World home. In New York, in contrast, the immigrants found fewer skilled and white-collar jobs, more competition from previous immigrant groups, greater discrimination, and a less supportive Italian enclave. As a result, rather than put down roots, many sought to earn money as rapidly as possible and send their earnings back to family in Italy. Baily views the migration process as a global phenomenon. Building on his richly documented case studies, the author briefly examines Italian communities in San Francisco, Toronto, and Sao Paulo. He establishes a continuum of immigrant adjustment in urban settings, creating a landmark study in both immigration and comparative history.

How long is Immigrants in the Lands of Promise?

Immigrants in the Lands of Promise by Samuel L. Baily is 334 pages long, and a total of 84,836 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Immigrants in the Lands of Promise Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 43 minutes to read Immigrants in the Lands of Promise aloud.

What Reading Level is Immigrants in the Lands of Promise?

Immigrants in the Lands of Promise is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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