Immigrants Adapt, Countries Adopt ... Or Not: Fitting Into the Cultural Mosaic |
| What happens when immigrants try to adjust to Canada? Neither the immigrants themselves nor Canadian society understand the daunting venture of giving up one country for another. Author Cherif Rifaat believes Canada is the best place in the world for immigrants and explains why. Still, worry is part of any move from one culture to another and coming to live in Canada is no exception. |
| Historical grievances,
xenophobia, security concerns and cultural misunderstandings make it stressful
for immigrants to adapt to Canada and vice versa. It is even more
difficult in Quebec, where immigration affects it's distinct
society. Recently, fears of terrorism have complicated matters,
especially for Canada's growing Muslim population. Cherif Rifaat has crossed cultures twice, from Egypt to Europe, then again to Canada. He weaves his experiences, perceptions, hopes and anxieties into the context of major historical and global events, in a lively and thought provoking account of today's immigration process. More than just a personal memoir, Immigrants Adapt, Countries Adopt confronts the immigrants's and society's misconceptions, explains Canada's uniqueness through its history and comparison with other nations, and recommends changes in policy which may be controversial in some circles. Written by Cherif Rifaat. Published by New Canadians Press, 2004. |
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| Catalogue No. | 0-9733754-0-X |
| Price | $24.75 |
| Format | Softcover |
| Pages | 270 |
| Language | English only |
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