Examines the problems connected with illegal immigration in the United States, from the perspectives of the immigrants themselves as well as from that of law enforcement officials.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 6 Up?A well-researched and sympathetically written study. Through personal accounts and interviews with illegal immigrants, border agents, and public officials, Ashabranner addresses the reasons behind this social phenomenon, the resulting problems, and the growing concerns of the American public. Historical background on immigration laws, trends in illegal immigration, and the influence of economic and political forces in other countries are clearly and succinctly presented. Although the main focus is on illegal entry from Mexico, the Caribbean, Asian countries, and Canada, the author also discusses the less publicized problem of immigrants with expired visas. Possible solutions are explored with an admonishment that public policies must not only deal with enforcement, but also must show understanding and compassion. Good-quality, black-and-white photographs illustrate this commendable presentation.?Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Gr. 6^-10. Long before the present fury about illegal immigration, Ashabranner and Conklin's fine photo-essays, such as The Vanishing Border (1987), gave a human face to the so-called hordes entering the country without documentation. This book, too, combines heartfelt individual stories and photos with a general overview of who the illegals are, why they come ("they have nothing to lose" ), how great a problem they are, and why there is such ill-will against them. Since the scope is wide, including illegals from everywhere and telling how they come to all parts of the country, this can be only an introduction to the issues. The work of the border patrols is treated with respect and so are the efforts of the human rights movements. There is no rhetoric. Always we feel the tension between the logic of the law, the arbitrariness of borders, and the desperation of the person in search of home and work. Source note; general bibliography. Hazel Rochman
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