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An Italian/American State of Mind

An Italian/American State of Mind

Anthony J. Tamburri

In launching i-Italy, we shall inevitably re-consider our own individual positions within the Italian/American community. Namely, what are the duties and/or responsibilities of...

Guido: An Italian-American Youth Style

Organized Culture

Fred Gardaphe

If you believe that the “Jersey Shore” show of MTV is really gangsters without guns, then you should do something about it. But since when have we become afraid of our youth?...

An Italian/American State of Mind

To Educate Italian American Children…or NOT??

Tom Verso

Italian Americans are generally not highly educated, and they are especially lacking in education about their history and culture. Can there be Culture without Education?

An Italian/American State of Mind

Our Horizon and Old Stereotypes

Richard Alba

Current discussions of the Italian-American educational record reflect outdated ideas about the limited educational and occupational horizons of Italian Americans.

An Italian/American State of Mind

Nature or Nurture?

Tom Verso

Does a poor Italian/American woman whose last name happens to be somehow Italian have more in common with Rudy Giuliani or with a poor African American share-cropper? I don't know...

An Italian/American State of Mind

Are "Italian Americans" a fairy-tale?

Emanuel Rota

Does a poor woman whose last name happens to be somehow Italian have something in common with Rudy Giuliani? Is it a blood thing? Why should they have the same "state of mind?"

An Italian/American State of Mind

I/A "State of Mind" - An Enigma?

Tom Verso

To understand the "Italian American state of mind" necessitates a major social scientific study. It is still an enigma - ironically to Italian Americans themselves

An Italian/American State of Mind

"An Italian/American State of Mind" - A Rejoinder

Anthony J. Tamburri

Earlier today I posted a response to Tom Verso’s thoughts that he posted November 4 on H-Itam. I share them below, albeit slightly modified for our readers of i-Italy.

An Italian/American State of Mind

"An Italian/American State of Mind" - A Comment

Tom Verso

Here at i-Italy, Anthony Tamburi has a fascinating article posted: "An Italian/American State of Mind." I hope many will read it. I am posting this comment with a mind towards...

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