The politics of immigration : questions and answers / Jane Guskin and David L. Wilson.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Guskin, Jane
Other Authors: Wilson, David L. (David Leigh), 1946-
Language:English
Published: New York : Monthly Review Press, [2007], ©2007.
Subjects:
United States > Emigration and immigration.
United States > Emigration and immigration > Government policy.
Immigrants > United States.
Immigrants > Government policy > United States.
Physical Description:176 pages ; 21 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Preface: Is the United States a nation of immigrants?
  • Who are the immigrants?
  • Why do people immigrate?
  • Does the United States welcome refugees?
  • Why can't they just "get legal"?
  • Is it easy to be "illegal"?
  • Are immigrants hurting our economy?
  • Is immigration bad for our health, environment, or culture?
  • Are immigrants a threat?
  • Enforcement: is it a solution?
  • What about "guest worker" and amnesty programs?
  • Why do we jail and deport immigrants?
  • Can we open our borders?