From Open Door to Dutch Door - An Analysis of U.S. Immigration Policy Since 1820

Most policy books confine their historical discussions to a relatively short time frame. This book offers a long-term historical analysis of American immigration policy. From Open Door to Dutch Door details current policy and its shortcomings. In addition, the book describes the four distinct phases of U.S. immigration policy since 1820, why these shifts occurred, and their impact on decisions being made today. Written in a clear and readable style, the book combines a historical approach with an assessment of a timely and topical area of public policy.

About the author

MICHAEL C. LEMAY is a Professor of Political Science at Frostburg State College in Maryland.

Product details

• Authors: Michael LeMay, Michael C. LeMay
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.06.1987
• EAN: 9780275924928
• ISBN: 978-0-275-92492-8
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, Migration, immigration & emigration, Migration, immigration and emigration, Civil rights & citizenship, Civics and citizenship, Relating to migrant groups / diaspora communities or peoples