Annotated Bibliography - p. 5

Gans, Herbert. The Urban Villagers: Group and Class in the Life of Italian-Americans. New York: The Free Press, 1962.

Gans’ work is a participant-observation study of the West End section of Boston, and in particular, of the second generation Italian-Americans who lived there. The book demonstrates that the Italian-Americans’ way of life in the West End was made up of a particular and independent working-class sub-culture. It indicates that ethnicity was of lower significance in explaining Italian-American behavior than class.

Gelorimino, A. Gerald and Gotti, Margaret R. The Italian Heritage in Yonkers. Yonkers, NY: Gazette Press, Inc. Publishers, 1986.

Gelorimino and Gottis’s book describes the contribution that Italian Americans have made to the social, political, cultural and economic life of Yonkers, NY. This work is a representation of the diversity, life and significant presence of Italian Americans in the city of Yonkers. The text looks at the disadvantages and prejudices experienced by these Italian Americans. It also examines this ethnic group’s family influences, religion, organizations and education in Yonkers.

Gesualdi, Louis. The Italian Immigrants of Connecticut, 1880 to 1940.  New Haven: The Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1997.

Gesualdi’s study indicates that many Italian immigrants who lived in the cities of Connecticut from 1880 to 1940 had a mistrust of outsiders' attitude at least to some degree. These Italian immigrants had experienced harsh socioeconomic conditions in Southern Italy and in Connecticut. These socioeconomic conditions influenced the development  of a mistrust of outsiders’ attitude among these Italians and this group’s failure to participate in various organizations and institutions.

Giordano, Joseph (editor). The Italian-American Catalog: A Lavish and Loving Celebration of and Guide to Our Culture, History, Neighborhoods, Family, Food and Drink. New York: Doubleday and Company, Inc., 1986.

Giordano’s book offers an informative look at the lives of Italian-Americans. This work contains essays written by different people that describe the family, neighborhood, food and drink, culture and history of Italian-Americans.

Glazer, Nathan.  Ethnic Dilemmas, 1964-1982.  Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University, 1983.

Glazer’s book examines ethnic self-consciousness and affirmative action policies. This work discusses the reoccurring rise and fall of ethnicity as an issue in American politics and culture.  It describes the differences between blacks and white ethnic groups (including Italian-Americans).  

Glazer Nathan and Moynihan Daniel P. Beyond the Melting Pot: The Negroes, Puerto Ricans, Jews, Italians and Irish of New York City. Cambridge: M. I. T. Press, 1963.

Glazer and Moynihan’s study describes the experiences of the African Americans, Puerto Rican Americans, Jewish Americans, Italian Americans and Irish Americans  in New York City. This work argues that ethnicity in New York is important and that it would continue to be an important part of politics and culture.

Greeley, Andrew M. The American Catholic: A Social Portrait.  New York: Basic Books, Inc., Publishers, 1977.

Greeley’s study deals with the latter stages of the acculturation of the Catholic ethnic immigrant groups (including Italian-American Catholics) into American society. It examines the educational attainment, family patterns, income achievement, moral values, occupational prestige and political behavior of the American Catholic groups.

Greeley, Andrew M. Ethnicity in the United States. New York: Wiley, 1974.

Greeley’s work tested people  from Irish, Italian and British backgrounds with respect to these groups’ differences in attitudes. It argues that cultural differences exist among these ethnic groups.

Greeley, Andrew M. Why Can’t They Be Like Us?: America’s White Ethnic Groups. New York: Dutton, 1971.

Greeley’s study claims that there exist differences in behavior by the different white ethnic groups (including Italian-Americans) in the United States.   It maintains that the knowledge of a group’s heritage is necessary to comprehend their behavior.

Grossman Ronald, P.  The Italians in America.  Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1975.

Grossman’s work provides an outlook of the history of Italians in the United States. This book cites a selection of famous Italian Americans.

Gumina, Deanna, Paoli. The Italians of San Francisco (1850-1930). New York: Center for Migration Studies, 1977.

Gumina’s book describes the Italian American experience from the point of view of the Italian immigrants who migrated to California. It examines the economic and social aspects of the Italian migratory experience and settlement in San Francisco from 1850 to 1930.