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- Serbians in Michigan
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: Michigan State University Press
- Series: Discovering the Peoples of Michigan Series
summary
Fighting, nationalism, and religion influenced Serbian migration to America in three distinct waves during the twentieth century, first following the Balkan Wars, again after the Second World War, and most recently, following the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1980s. Serbians in Michigan examines the lives of Serbian immigrants from lowland areas of the Balkans and the distinct highland culture of Montenegro. The work provides cultural background to Serbian society that serves as a benchmark to compare the changes that occurred among the population after arriving in Michigan. The book also functions as an informational how-to guide for individuals of Serbian descent who are interested in learning more about their ancestors. Lubotina provides key words, phrases, and recipes that allow readers to sample aspects of Serbian culture from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, the book explores the nature of a split between conservative and liberal factions in Serbian-American communities. However, a key theme in the book is how the Serbian Orthodox Church has maintained Serbian heritage and nationalism through several generations in America.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. 1-4
- Serbian Emigration
- pp. 5-14
- Serbian American Culture
- pp. 15-34
- Serbian Women
- pp. 35-46
- Religious Celebrations and Conflicts
- pp. 47-62
- Conclusion
- pp. 73-74
- Appendix 1. Famous Serbian Americans
- pp. 75-78
- Appendix 3. Serbian Recipes
- pp. 81-84
- For Further Reference
- pp. 93-96
Additional Information
ISBN
9781609174279
Related ISBN(s)
9781611861419, 9781628950267, 9781628960266
MARC Record
OCLC
884035507
Pages
114
Launched on MUSE
2014-07-19
Language
English
Open Access
No