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battleground immigration 2 volume set
p among the most tumultuous conflicts of modern america is the war over legal and undocumented immigrants currently residing within u.s. borders . since the passing of the 1965 immigration and naturalization act america has witnessed an unprecedented flow of immigrants onto its shores with increased diversity of race and culture . battleground immigration examines the most critical issues surrounding immigration today including effects on the economy education and employment as well as the viability of the foreign born in american society . all sides of the immigration debate are explored in this comprehensive 2 volume set with special weight given to the very specific issues that have arisen in post 9 11 america homeland security and border control 9 11s impact on legislation and civil liberties ; the department of homeland security and its role in border control ; transnational organized crime human smuggling and trafficking ; and post 9 11 border control and security impact on immigration . with direct ties to the curriculum this set is a valuable resource for students of sociology current events american history political science ethnic studies and public policy .
hardcover greenwood pub group 2008 isbn13 9780313344138 isbn10 0313344132
book type nf isbn 13 9780313344138 number of pages 987 publisher greenwood pub group release date 62135769600000 volume capacity 1