Histories investigating U.S. immigration have often portrayed America as a domestic melting pot; merging together those who arrive on its shores. Yet this is not a truly accurate depiction of the nation's complex connections to immigration. Offering a brand-new global history of the subject; Foreign Relations takes a comprehensive look at the links between American immigration and U.S. foreign relations. Donna Gabaccia examines America’s relationship to immigration and its debates through the prism of the nation’s changing foreign policy over the past two centuries. She shows that immigrants were not isolationists who cut ties to their countries of origin or their families. Instead; their relations to America were often in flux and dependent on government policies of the time.An innovative history of U.S. immigration; Foreign Relations casts a fresh eye on a compelling and controversial topic.
#1271226 in Books Princeton University Press 2012-05-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .90 x 5.90l; 1.15 #File Name: 0691155321344 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. To be rich is gloriousBy Reader in the PacificSwimming upstream is the fate of any new immigrant and especially to those of colour. Ambition is one thing; but how you achieve "success" is another. The Tape family had the advantage of being early immigrants to California and they took full advantage of their "luck". The only ethical system at work seems to be centered around the family unit. Getting ahead and making "good" business decisions still rings true in much of the U.S. and now in mainland China. I don't know if it builds a stronger society or nation though.Ngai at times mentions certain photographs in detail; but does not reproduce them in the book(!)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the immigrant experience in AmericaBy Old hoosierAlthough the lack of sources such as letters and diaries forces Ngai to much speculation in this family history; she brings a deep knowledge of the historical context to the task and reconstructs a fascinating story. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the immigrant experience in America.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Lori BroadyGreat book
