Immigration

“An excellent and original work of synthesis.”—Brendan A. Shanahan, Journal of Social History

“[The] extensive, highly detailed exploration of how conditions have evolved over many decades along the southern border will prove extremely helpful to anyone who wants to obtain a full picture of the situation. . . . This book makes sound and powerful arguments.”—Rosemary Michaud, Post and Courier

“A much-needed synthesis of American immigration history.”—B. B. Pfleger, Choice

“A masterly historical synthesis, full of wonderful detail and beautifully written, that brings fresh insights to the story of how immigrants were drawn to and settled in America over the centuries.”— Nancy Foner, author of One Quarter of the Nation

“An erudite, insightful, and elegant account of the immigrant experience in the US from colonial to Covid times that will edify and delight scholars, students, and the lay public alike.”—José C. Moya, Barnard College

“This extremely timely and important book excellently positions the history of immigration at the center of US history. It challenges the traditional chronology of US immigration history, powerfully weaving migrants’ voices with those of legislators, regular Americans, and political and civic leaders.”—Maddalena Marinari, author of Unwanted