Illegal, alien, or immigrant : the politics of immigration reform /

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While the United States cherishes its identity as a nation of immigrants, the countrys immigration policies are historically characterized by cycles of openness and xenophobia. Outbursts of anti-immigrant sentiment among political leaders and in the broader public are fueled by a debate over who is...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Newton, Lina (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : New York University Press, ©2008.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. Archive Political Science and Policy Studies Foundation.
Temas:
USA > Government
Immigrants > Government policy > United States.
Immigrants > United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Emigration & Immigration.
Emigration and immigration.
Emigration and immigration > Government policy.
Immigrants.
Immigrants > Government policy.
Einwanderungspolitik
United States > Emigration and immigration > Government policy.
United States > Emigration and immigration.
United States.
"Multi-User"
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:While the United States cherishes its identity as a nation of immigrants, the countrys immigration policies are historically characterized by cycles of openness and xenophobia. Outbursts of anti-immigrant sentiment among political leaders and in the broader public are fueled by a debate over who is worthy of being considered for full incorporation into the nation, and who is incapable of assimilating and taking on the characteristics and responsibilities associated with being an American. In Illegal, Alien, or Immigrant, Lina Newton carefully dissects the political debates over contemporary immigration reform. Beginning with a close look at the disputes of the 1980s and 1990s, she reveals how a shift in legislators portrayals of illegal immigrants-from positive to overwhelmingly negative-facilitated the introduction and passing of controversial reforms. Newtons analysis reveals how rival descriptions of immigrant groups and the flattering or disparaging myths that surround them define, shape, and can ultimately determine fights over immigration policy. Her path-breaking findings will shed new light on the current political battles, their likely outcomes, and where to go from here.
Notas:OldControl:muse9780814759028.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (ix, 227 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-220) and index.
ISBN:9780814759028
0814759025

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