"They Take Our Jobs!": And 20 Other Myths about Immigration

"They Take Our Jobs!": And 20 Other Myths about Immigration (Myths Made in America)

Claims that immigrants take Americans' jobs, are a drain on the American economy, contribute to poverty and inequality, destroy the social fabric, challenge American identity, and contribute to a host of social ills by their very existence are openly discussed and debated at all levels of society. Chomsky dismantles twenty of the most common assumptions and beliefs underlying statements like "I'm not against immigration, only illegal immigration" and challenges the misinformation in clear, straightforward prose.

In exposing the myths that underlie today's debate, Chomsky illustrates how the parameters and presumptions of the debate distort how we thinkâ€”and have been thinkingâ€”about immigration. She observes that race, ethnicity, and gender were historically used as reasons to exclude portions of the population from access to rights. Today, Chomsky argues, the dividing line is citizenship. Although resentment against immigrants and attempts to further marginalize them are still apparent today, the notion that non-citizens, too, are created equal is virtually absent from the public sphere. Engaging and fresh, this book will challenge common assumptions about immigrants, immigration, and U.S. history.
Country USA
Brand Beacon Press
Manufacturer Beacon Press
Binding Paperback
Color White
ReleaseDate 2007-06-01
UnitCount 1
UPCs 046442041560
EANs 9780807041567

Country	USA
Brand	Beacon Press
Manufacturer	Beacon Press
Binding	Paperback
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2007-06-01
UnitCount	1
UPCs	046442041560
EANs	9780807041567

"They Take Our Jobs!": And 20 Other Myths about Immigration (Myths Made in America)

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