Inventing Home

Discover the transformative journeys of Lebanese peasants in "Inventing Home" by Akram F. Khater, published by the University of California Press in 2001. This compelling book delves into the period between 1890 and 1920, when over one-third of the peasants from Mount Lebanon embarked on a life-changing migration to the Americas. With 271 pages of insightful analysis, Khater explores how these villagers transitioned from the peasantry to create a burgeoning middle class, reshaping their identities and communities along the way. This work is essential for anyone interested in emigration and immigration studies, gender studies, and social and cultural anthropology. Join Khater on this enlightening journey that not only chronicles the past but also sheds light on the ongoing narratives of migration and identity in the Americas.