Immigration: Select Documents and Case Records - Hardcover

Immigration : Select Documents and Case Records

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Immigration: Select Documents and Case Records' is a foundational collection of primary sources and historical case studies compiled by Edith Abbott, a pioneering figure in social work and social statistics. This comprehensive work offers an in-depth look at the complex reality of migration to the United States during the early 20th century. Through a curated selection of legal documents, official reports, and poignant case records, the book examines the social, economic, and legal challenges faced by immigrants during this transformative era. The text is organized to provide a clear understanding of the administrative processes, the impact of immigration laws, and the individual human experiences behind the statistics. By presenting original source materials, Abbott allows readers to explore the intricacies of steerage conditions, admission and exclusion policies, and the role of social agencies in helping new arrivals adjust to American life. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars of sociology, American history, and social policy, providing a rigorous and empathetic examination of the immigrant experience. 'Immigration: Select Documents and Case Records' remains a vital document for understanding the historical roots of contemporary migration issues and the evolution of social services in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025732312

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