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Myth and Reality in the U.S. Immigration Debate

Myth and Reality in the U.S. Immigration Debate

Prieto, Greg

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Series: Framing 21st Century Social Issues

General LawGeneral SociologyImmigration & Refugees

ISBN10: 1138656321
ISBN13: 9781138656321
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Sep 20 2020
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

What part of illegal don't you understand? This oft-repeated slogan from immigration restrictionists illustrates the contentious quality of the immigration reform debate in the United States: a debate that has raged on unresolved since at least 1986 when our immigration system was last reformed. This impasse is due, in large part, to widespread misinformation about immigration. This short and accessible textbook takes a critical perspective on immigration law and policy, arguing that immigrant illegality is itself produced by law, with tremendous consequences for individuals and families. Across six chapters that examine the conceptual, historical, economic, global, legal, and racial dimensions of immigration to the United States, Prieto argues that illegal immigration is a problem of policy, not people. History and cutting-edge social science data guide an analysis of the actual, empirical impact of immigration on U.S. society. By debunking myths about immigration, the reader is invited to form their own opinion on the basis of fact and in light of the unequal treatment different immigrant groups have received since the nation's founding.

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