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Who belongs in America? : presidents, rhetoric, and immigration /

"As the nation's ceremonial as well as political leader, presidents through their rhetoric help to create the frame for the American public's understanding of immigration. In an overarching essay and ten case studies, Who Belongs in America? explores select moments in U.S. immigration...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Beasley, Vanessa B., 1966-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: College Station : Texas A & M University Press, ©2006.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Presidential rhetoric series ; no. 16.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"As the nation's ceremonial as well as political leader, presidents through their rhetoric help to create the frame for the American public's understanding of immigration. In an overarching essay and ten case studies, Who Belongs in America? explores select moments in U.S. immigration history, focusing on the presidential discourse that preceded, addressed, or otherwise corresponded to events."--Jacket
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 294 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781603445443
1603445447