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Assimilation: An Alternative History (American Crossroads) (Volume 58),Used
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For over a hundred years, the story of assimilation has animated the nationbuilding project of the United States. And still today, the dream or demand of a cultural 'melting pot' circulates through academia, policy institutions, and mainstream media outlets. Noting societys many exclusions and erasures, scholars in the second half of the twentieth century persuasively argued that only some social groups assimilate. Others, they pointed out, are subject to racialization.In this bold, disciplinetraversing cultural history, Catherine Ramrez develops an entirely different account of assimilation. Weaving together the legacies of US settler colonialism, slavery, and border control, Ramrez challenges the assumption that racialization and assimilation are separate and incompatible processes. In fascinating chapters with subjects that range from nineteenth century boarding schools to the contemporary artwork of undocumented immigrants, this book decouples immigration and assimilation and probes the gap between assimilation and citizenship. It shows that assimilation is not just a process of absorption and becoming more alike. Rather, assimilation is a process of racialization and subordination and of power and inequality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Assimilation: An Alternative History'? A: The main theme of the book is the complex relationship between assimilation and racialization in the context of American history, challenging the notion that these processes are mutually exclusive.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Catherine Ramírez, who explores the intersections of cultural history, immigration, and identity.
- Q: What kind of historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers historical events such as US settler colonialism, slavery, and modern immigration issues, examining their impact on assimilation processes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides insights that are valuable for academic research in fields such as cultural studies, history, and immigration policy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Assimilation: An Alternative History' published? A: The book was published on December 8, 2020.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Emigration & Immigration.
- Q: What unique perspective does this book provide on assimilation? A: The book provides a unique perspective by arguing that assimilation is intertwined with processes of racialization and power dynamics, rather than being a simple process of cultural blending.