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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticKnobel, Dale T.
Title, AnalyticHans and the Historian: Ethnic Stereotypes and American Popular Culture, 1820-1860
Journal TitleGerman-American Studies
Date of Publication1980
Volume ID15
Issue ID3-4
Location in Work65-74
AbstractKnobel's 8-page article describes common stereotypes of German-Americans in American popular culture between 1820 and 1860. He discusses the motivations and implications of ethnic stereotyping in general as well as the importance of stereotypes for historical research into inter-ethnic relations.
Call NumberMKI / SHS E 184 .G3 G315
MKI TermsEthnic identity/ Stereotypes/ Immigrants, German/ 19th century/ Minorities/ Attitudes/ Ethnic relations