“As a reference handbook, it provides wonderful guidance for research of the topic....ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IN AMERICA offers a good overview of an important topic. The collection of essays is diverse, and the book's claim to be a reference handbook is accurate.”–The Law and Politics Book Review
Product Description
Few issues have provoked as much controversy over the last decade as illegal immigration. While some argue for the need to seal America's borders and withdraw social and governmental support for illegal migrants, others argue for humanitarian treatment--including legalization--for people who fill needs in American industry and agriculture and have left situations of economic hardship or political persecution. The study of illegal immigration confronts a broad range of migrants--from the familiar border crossers to those who enter illegally and overstay their visas, to unrecognized refugees who seek protection under U.S. asylum law. This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of this volatile subject.








