Author Description

Explores immigration in the U.S. from its early history to contemporary controversies. With sections on the history of immigration to the U.S., ethnicity, the economy, comparative cross-national perspectives & political debates, this collection introduces immigration as a process which has shaped & continues to shape life in the U.S. & American identity. Contributions from scholars in the disciplines of sociology, political science, history, geography, law, & public policy provide a uniquely multidisciplinary perspective which will appeal to students, scholars, general readers, & policy makers. Fills a very badly needed void at a time of growing interest in international migration.Ó