The Greek-Bahamian Community: "Past, Present and Future"

Authors

  • Andreas, Nicholas, Sophia and George Α. Kourvetaris Northern Illinois University (U.S.A.)

Abstract

The Greek-Bahamian community originated in 1887. It emerged out of the sponge industry of the protoporoi (pioneers) who came from the Aegean Islands. By the 1940’s, the coming of age of the second generation and the start of the third generation, Greek-Bahamians turned to other areas of business.

The present Greek-Bahamian community is a prosperous one branching in various enterprises and professions. The patterns observed in this community are similar to the other communities of the Greek diaspora.

Author Biography

Andreas, Nicholas, Sophia and George Α. Kourvetaris, Northern Illinois University (U.S.A.)

George Kourvetaris is a professor of Sociology at Northern Illinois University (U.S.A.)

Études helléniques / Hellenic Studies, Volume 4, No 1, 1996, cover

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Published

2015-09-30

How to Cite

Kourvetaris A. N. S. and G. Α. (2015). The Greek-Bahamian Community: "Past, Present and Future". Études helléniques / Hellenic Studies, 4(1), 83–92. Retrieved from https://ejournals.lib.uoc.gr/hellst/article/view/1458

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (1996): Volume 4, No 1, Printemps / Spring 1996

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