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Illegal, Alien, or Immigrant : The Politics of Immigration Reform / / Lina Newton



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Autore: Newton Lina Visualizza persona
Titolo: Illegal, Alien, or Immigrant : The Politics of Immigration Reform / / Lina Newton Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: New York, NY : , : New York University Press, , [2008]
©2008
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (238 p.)
Disciplina: 325.73
Soggetto topico: Immigrants - Government policy - United States
Immigrants - United States
Soggetto geografico: United States Emigration and immigration Government policy
United States Emigration and immigration
Soggetto non controllato: 1980s
1990s
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Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-220) and index.
Nota di contenuto: Front matter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- A Note on Terminology -- 1. Considering Unlikely Outcomes -- 2. Cases, Contexts, and the Puzzle of Policy Change -- 3. Contesting Illegalities -- 4. Immigrants versus Taxpayers -- 5. Problem Mexicans -- Conclusion -- Epilogue -- Notes -- References -- Index -- About the Author
Sommario/riassunto: While the United States cherishes its identity as a nation of immigrants, the country’s 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 1980's and 1990's, she reveals how a shift in legislator’s portrayals of illegal immigrants-from positive to overwhelmingly negative-facilitated the introduction and passing of controversial reforms. Newton’s 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 pathbreaking findings will shed new light on the current political battles, their likely outcomes, and where to go from here.
Titolo autorizzato: Illegal, Alien, or Immigrant  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 0-8147-5902-5
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910790010603321
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