Physical Description
xii, 328 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
The beginnings of immigration restriction, 1882-1917
The 1920s : the triumph of the old nativism
No new deal for immigration
World War II and after : the barriers begin to drop
Admitting displaced persons : 1946-1950
The Cold war and immigration
Lyndon Johnson and the end of the quota system
Immigrants from other worlds : Asians
Immigrants from other worlds : Latinos
Refugees and human rights : Cubans, Southeast Asians, and others
Immigration reform : myths and realities
"Controlling our borders " : struggles over immigration policy
Immigration after 9/11.
ISBN
0809053438
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-316) and index.
The beginnings of immigration restriction, 1882-1917 -- The 1920s : the triumph of the old nativism -- No new deal for immigration -- World War II and after : the barriers begin to drop -- Admitting displaced persons : 1946-1950 -- The Cold war and immigration -- Lyndon Johnson and the end of the quota system -- Immigrants from other worlds : Asians -- Immigrants from other worlds : Latinos -- Refugees and human rights : Cubans, Southeast Asians, and others -- Immigration reform : myths and realities -- "Controlling our borders " : struggles over immigration policy -- Immigration after 9/11.
