Project Gutenberg 2015-01-13 Public domain in the USA. 555 Ross, Edward Alsworth 1866 1951 14017155 The Old World in the New The Significance of Past and Present Immigration to the American People Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Old World in the New" by Edward Alsworth Ross is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The book examines the effects and significance of immigration on American society, tracing the characteristics and contributions of various immigrant groups to the development of the United States. It explores themes such as cultural assimilation, economic impact, and the evolving identity of the American populace in light of the influx of diverse ethnicities. The opening of the work provides a thoughtful preface, arguing against a purely humanitarian view of immigration, framing it as a complex issue that involves both the benefits to immigrants and the potential consequences for the host nation. Ross reflects on the transformative power of immigration in spreading democratic ideals globally, using anecdotes to illustrate the emotional and social stakes involved. He conveys a nuanced understanding of immigration, recognizing both the struggles faced by new arrivals and the responsibility to maintain the standards and values that define the nation. This introduction sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the many facets of immigration and its role in shaping American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Immigrants -- United States Noncitizens -- United States United States -- Emigration and immigration JV Text Category: History - American Category: Sociology 564481 2025-07-19T09:26:39.462474 text/html 508108 2024-10-24T13:55:47 text/html 3296692 2025-07-19T09:26:50.887449 application/epub+zip 3303259 2025-07-19T09:26:42.078455 application/epub+zip 273930 2025-07-19T09:26:40.677460 application/epub+zip 3468827 2025-07-19T09:26:56.401419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3402986 2025-07-19T09:26:48.781501 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382355 2022-09-21T18:18:13.040765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421332 2025-07-19T09:26:37.965532 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 401399 2024-10-24T13:55:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17637 2025-07-19T09:26:56.548379 application/rdf+xml 21128 2025-07-19T09:26:40.832488 image/jpeg 3475 2025-07-19T09:26:40.755487 image/jpeg 3093519 2025-07-19T09:26:39.630465 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia