By Jane Guskin and David L. Wilson
Monthly Review Press
Publication date: May 22, 2017
372 pages | $24, paper
978-1-58367-636-3
“Brilliantly interrogates this urgent subject that defines
our time. This concise volume—ideal for students and the general
public—presents a wealth of data in lively and engaging prose that ultimately
explores who is an American and what is America. Read this book now!”
—Ron Hayduk, San Francisco State University
Praise for the first edition of The Politics of
Immigration:
“We desperately need to put aside false information about
immigrants, to see them as we see ourselves with honesty and compassion. This
book gives powerful meaning to the slogan ‘No Human Being is Illegal.’ I hope
it will be widely read.”
—Howard Zinn, author, A People’s History of the
United States
Immigration has been the subject of furious debates in the
United States for decades. On one side, politicians and the media talk about
aliens and criminals, with calls to “deport them all.” On the other side, some
advocates idealize immigrants and gloss over problems associated with
immigration. But what does it mean to be “illegal”? How do immigration raids,
prisons, and border walls impact communities? Who suffers and who profits from
our current system—and what would happen if we transformed it?
The Politics of Immigration: Questions and Answers goes
beyond soundbites to tackle these concerns in straightforward language and an
accessible question-and-answer format. For immigrants and supporters, the book
is a useful tool to confront stereotypes and disinformation. For those who are
undecided about immigration, it lays out the facts and clear reasoning they
need to develop an informed opinion. Ideal for classroom use, this updated and
expanded edition provides a succinct overview of U.S. immigration history,
policy, and practice, with detailed notes guiding readers toward further
exploration.
MONTHLY REVIEW PRESS
to order, contact: Monthly Review Press, monthlyreview.org
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