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Men in white aprons: A study of ethnicity and occupation (Canadian experience series)
Men in white aprons A study of ethnicity and occupation - Canadian experience series Author:Harry Vjekoslav Herman This book was originally published as part of a Canadian Experience Series by Peter Martin Associates. Herman's documentation of the surprisingly high concentration of Macedonian immigrants in Toronto's restaurant industry appears at first to be a striking. The significance of this text lies not only in its revelations about ethnicity but also i... more »n the intimacy of its portrait of Toronto's Macedonian community. Included is a brief history of the Macedonian people, a survey of the social and economic conditions in Canada at the time of their arrival, a description of family ties and responsibilities and a discussion of how the Macedonians adjusted to their new environment. The book is a valuable contribution to Macedonian ethno-history.« less