Ronald Takaki - A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America

Pros: Very well researched, and interesting history about multiculturalism in America

Cons: None.

The Bottom Line: Very in depth history of multiculturalism in the USA

Review: When did your ancestors come here? According to Takaki, America has been diverse, long before the Puritans came here. The Indians had inhabited this land for over 1000 years before they were cut down to a minority. As well, not all the whites were...

Pros: Very informational

Cons: Can be lengthy at times

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for all who wish to pursue knowledge on how America's racial classes are what they are today, and all of the struggles minorities faced.

Review: From Jefferson's thoughts on Native and African Americans to the Industrial Revolution's demand for Jewish tailors, from the rise of the Irish American to the banning of Asian citizens for naturalizations, Tataki's A Different Mirror takes on a...