| Description |
xi, 244 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Foundations of social inquiry |
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Foundations of social inquiry.
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| Contents |
1. Overview -- 2. The Volume and Character of Future Immigration: The Values at Stake -- 3. The Influence of Social Science Findings -- 4. The History of U.S. Immigration Law -- 5. Patterns of Immigration to and from the United States -- 6. Determinants of Immigration -- 7. Enforcement of Immigration Law -- 8. The Impact of Immigration -- 9. Proposals for Change in U.S. Immigration Law |
| Summary |
Immigration policy is one of the most contentious issues facing the United States today. In this timely and informative book, David Heer invites readers to examine the data and trends of immigration to the United States and, ultimately, make up their own minds about what our national immigration policy ought to be |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-236) and index |
| SUBJECT |
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100021
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United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100020
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| LC no. |
95052167 |
| ISBN |
0813387396 (hc : acid-free paper) |
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081338740X (paperback: acid-free paper) |
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