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Crandall, Nyla, 1981-. A rose by any other name-, 2002.

Title: A rose by any other name-, 2002.

Explores the naming customs of different cultures and ethnic groups; also discusses the influence of foreign naming customs on naming practices in American families. Mentions naming traditions that are connected to family history, religion, ethnic cultural tradition, or foreign countries that have special significance to the parents. Explains the concern of some parents that their child's name will be too difficult to pronounce for people in the culture where the child will be raised.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (66 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367549817 View

Crandall, Nyla, 1981-. Eating habits of the Chinese, 2003.

Title: Eating habits of the Chinese, 2003.

Describes the typical Asian diet, which includes primarily rice and vegetables. Examines changes in the eating habits of five Asian Americans that took place when they moved to the United States from their home countries. Analyzes possible causes for these changes. Explains that availability of ingredients for authentic Asian food is not a problem in the Bay area in California. Identifies time as the major factor that determines how often informants eat authentic Asian food. Explains that the amount of time the informant has spent in America also affects how frequently they try American food or other ethnic foods.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (21 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367533537 View

Crandall, Nyla, 1981-. Eating habits of Asian people in the Bay Area, 2003.

Title: Eating habits of Asian people in the Bay Area, 2003.

Analyzes changes in the diet of Asian-American males that take place when they move to America from their home countries. Analyzes possible causes for these changes. Explains that availability of ingredients for authentic Asian food is not a problem in the Bay area in California. Identifies time as the major factor that determines how often informants eat authentic Asian food. Mentions that many informants only eat at Bay area Chinese restaurants because of the quality. Explains that the amount of time the informant has spent in America also affects how frequently they eat food from their native region.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (56 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367533322 View