Ellis Island nation : immigration policy and American identity in the twentieth century /
Examining the shift between American immigrant policy between 1924 and 1964, this book traces the emergence of "contributionism," the belief that the newcomers from eastern and southern Europe contributed important cultural and economic benefits to American society.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia :
University of Pennsylvania Press,
2013
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Haney Foundation series.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
