Review (PDF) The Huddled Masses" Myth: Immigration And Civil Rights
Despite rhetoric that suggests that the United States opens its doors to virtually anyone who wants to go there, immigration has been restricted since the nation began. Kevin R. Johnson argues that immigration policy reflects the social hierarchy that prevails in American society as a whole and that immigration reform is intertwined with the struggle for civil rights. disabilities, the poor, political dissidents and other disfavoured groups; the text shows how bias shapes the law. In the 19th century, for example, virulent anti-Asian bias excluded would-be immigrants from China and severely restricted those from Japan. In our time, people fleeing persecution and poverty in Haiti generally have been treated much differently from those fleeing Cuba. Johnson further argues that although domestic minorities (whether citizens or lawful immigrants) enjoy legal protections and might even be courted by politicians, they are regarded as subordinate groups and suffer discrimination. This publication has particular resonance today as the public debates the uncertain status of immigrants from Arab countries and of the Muslim faith.
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Temple University Press; 1st edition (December 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592132065
ISBN-13: 978-1592132065
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,069,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #188 in Books > Law > Administrative Law > Emigration & Immigration #628 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Political Science > Civil Rights #629 in Books > History > Americas > United States > Immigrants
This is a first rate book on immigration. Even in tone, and written in a clear and accessible way, the book analyzes the implications of the exclusions of immigrants under the U.S. immigration laws. The poor, people of color, political undesirables, certain groups of women, criminals and lesbians and gay men, have been barred from enter the country under the immigration laws. Johnson thoughtfully analyzes this unfortunate history and considers the implications for members for these minority groups in the United States. This book is a "must read" for anyone truly interested in an impartial view on immigration, as well as the civil rights of minorities in the United States.
The Huddled Masses Myth: Immigration And Civil RightsThis book is very informative and detailed about the processes that were used to determine eligibility into the United States. Also,how various cultures have adjusted to living in the United States. Additionally, dates, details, case citations, and legislative decisions. It can be a difficult read if you are not interested in law.
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