American Arrivals: Anthropology Engages the New Immigration

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments The essays presented here were first written for a School of American Research advanced seminar called “Anthropology and Contemporary Immigration,” which was held in October 2001. I would like to thank the seminar participants for their essays and engaging discussions, as well as for their responsiveness and commitment to the project throughout the rewriting and publishing process. My thanks, as well, to Josh DeWind, who as a discussant brought to the seminar insights from his work in anthropology and his role as director of the International Migration Program at the Social Science Research Council. At the School of American Research, President Richard Leventhal was a gracious host. Director of Academic Programs Nancy Owen Lewis and coordinator Leslie Shipman ensured that the arrangements went smoothly and that the meeting provided an opportunity for intellectual interchange and discussion in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Catherine Cocks, editor at SAR Press, shepherded the manuscript through the production process with great efficiency and good spirit. She went above and beyond the call of duty in carefully reading the entire manuscript and offering comments that helped with the xi revisions. It was a pleasure to work with her and also with James Brooks, director of the SAR Press. Kate Talbot was an excellent copy editor. Finally, thanks to two anonymous reviewers for their many useful suggestions , which have, I believe, made this a better book. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS American Arrivals Anthropology Engages the New Immigration 1 This page intentionally left blank ...