Asian Indians in Michigan (Discovering the Peoples of Michigan)

Since 1970, a growing number of Asian Indians have called Michigan home. Representative of the “new immigration,” Asian Indians come from a democratic country, are well-educated, and come from middle- and upper-class families. Unlike older immigrant groups, Asian Indians do not form urban ethnic enclaves or found their own communities to meet the challenges of living in a new society. As Arthur W. Helweg shows, Asian Indians contribute to the richness and diversity of Michigan’s culture through active participation in local institutions, while maintaining a strong ethnic identity rooted in India. Origins -- Punjab -- Gujarat -- Kerala -- Other Coastal States -- Twice Migrants -- The Old Immigration, Before 1968 -- Asian Indians Come To America -- Asian Indians Come To Michigan -- The New Immigration, 1968 And After -- Life In Michigan -- Residence Patterns -- Concerns And Solutions -- Ties With The Homeland -- The Mythology Of Emigration And Immigration -- Population Profile: Asian Indian Americans -- Asians In Michigan -- Profile Of Asian Indians In The United States -- A Success Story -- Asian Indians Enrich State. Arthur W. Helweg. Includes Bibliographical References (p. ) And Index. Since 1970, Asian Indians have increasingly called Michigan home. Representative of the "new immigration", Asian Indians originate from a democratic county, are well-educated, and come from middle- and upper-class families. Unlike older immigrant groups, Asian Indians do not form urban ethnic enclaves or found their own communities to meet the challenges of living in a new society. Asian Indians in Michigan contribute to the richness and diversity of Michigan's culture through active participation in local institutions, while maintaining a strong ethnic identity roots in India