Bücher von Antonio Mangano

Sons of Italy: A Social and Religious Study of the Italians in America is a comprehensive examination of the Italian-American community in the United States. Written by Antonio Mangano, the book explores the social and religious aspects of Italian-American culture, including the role of the Catholic Church in shaping the community's identity.Mangano begins by tracing the history of Italian immigration to the United States, from the late 19th century to the present day. He discusses the challenges that Italian immigrants faced as they tried to establish themselves in a new country, including discrimination and prejudice. Mangano also examines the ways in which Italian-American identity has evolved over time, as successive generations have assimilated into American society while still maintaining ties to their cultural heritage.Throughout the book, Mangano explores the role of religion in the Italian-American community. He discusses the ways in which the Catholic Church has provided a sense of community and identity for Italian-Americans, and how religious practices have helped to preserve cultural traditions. Mangano also examines the tensions that have arisen between Italian-Americans and the broader Catholic Church, particularly in the wake of the Second Vatican Council and the changes it brought to Catholic liturgy and practice.Overall, Sons of Italy provides a rich and nuanced portrait of the Italian-American community in the United States. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand interviews with members of the community, Mangano offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the social and religious dynamics that have shaped this vibrant and complex cultural group.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.