Ethnicity in Michigan: Issues and People
by Jack Glazier and Arthur Helweg

As the introductory volume in the series this books outlines the processes of migration, as well as the rich relationship between ethnic groups and the trajectories of historical and social change in Michigan. The authors provide a substantive general and theoretical overview of the various ethnic groups in Michigan, and of the ways in which immigrants both respond to and shape Michigan's particular regional character.

Poles in Michigan
by Dennis Badaczewski

One of the most vibrant and influential ethnic groups in Michigan, Poles have a long history of migration and settlement in the Great Lakes State. From Michigan's earliest Polish marriage (in 1762) to the most recent post-Cold War migrations, each successive wave of settlement has enriched and enlivened Michigan culture.

Shoreline: Seasons at the Lake
by Elizabeth A. Schultz

Shultz visits her history and her present, exploring the northern environment of Michigan's lower peninsula, the development of an unusual summer community within that environment, and the growth of an individual within both the natural and human environment. Shoreline is not only a history of community but also a cultural study of all such communities.

West to Far Michigan: Settling the Lower Peninsula, 1815-1860
by Kenneth E. Lewis

West to Far Michigan is a study of the lower peninsula's occupation by agriculturalists, whose presence forever transformed the land and helped to create the modern state of Michigan. This is not simply a history of Michigan, but rather a work that focuses on why the state developed as it did.

Italians in Michigan
by Russell M. Magnaghi

For more than 350 years, Italian immigrants have played important roles in the opening and development of the land that is now Michigan, from their participation in the French fur trade up to the present day. Through the tenacity and hard work of the immigrants and their descendents, Italians in Michigan have progressed from unskilled laborers to some of the highest positions in business, politics, culture, and education.

In Quest of Great Lakes Ice Age Vertebrates
by J. Alan Holman

The heart of the book is a species-by-species account of the Pleistocene vertebrates of the region, followed by an examination of the compelling problems of the Pleistocene relative to faunal interpretations, including overall ecological makeup of the region's fauna, vertebrate range adjustment that occurred in the region, Pleistocene extinction effects on the animals of the region, the aftermath of the Ice Age, and a look at what the future may hold for the region.

Germans in Michigan
by Jeremy W. Kilar

Germans are the largest ancestral group in Michigan, representing over 2.6 million descendants or 22% of the state’s population. Yet, unlike other immigrant groups, Germans have not retained their linguistic and cultural traditions as part of a distinct ethnic identity. The Bavarian villages of Frankenmuth and Gaylord stand as testaments to the once proud and vigorous German communities that dotted both rural and urban Michigan landscapes.

Dutch in Michigan
by Larry ten Harmsel

Even though they are historically one of the smaller immigrant streams, nineteenth-century Dutch migrants and their descendents have made parts of West Michigan their own. Larry ten Harmsel skillfully weaves together the strands of history and modern culture to create a balanced and sensitive portrayal of this vibrant community.

Asian Indians in Michigan
by Arthur W. Helweg

Since 1970, a growing number of Asian Indians have called Michigan home. As Arthur W. Helweg shows, 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 rooted in India.