The Old World in the New The Significance of Past and Present Immigration to the American People
CHAPTER V
THE ITALIANS 95
Causes of the Italian outflow--Distribution of Italians--Social characteristics--Broad contrast between North Italians and South Italians--Occupations--Agricultural settlements--Freedom from alcoholism--Gaming--Addiction to violence--Camorra and Mafia in America--Difficulties in dealing with Italian immigrants--Their mental rating--Traits of character--The Italians as a social element.