While the United States cherishes its identity as a nation of
immigrants, the countryas 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 1980s and 1990s,
she reveals how a shift in legislatorsa portrayals of illegal
immigrants--from positive to overwhelmingly negative--facilitated
the introduction and passing of controversial reforms. Newtonas
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
path-breaking findings will shed new light on the current political
battles, their likely outcomes, and where to go from here.
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