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Immigration and Society: A Historical and Sociological Approach is a succinct and handy textbook that covers the critical information a student needs to understand the laws themselves from the Treaty of Paris in 1793 to the present laws.The book explores immigration as a process that began at the start of the Republic. It also examines the policies that changed depending on immigrants of the day, including where they came from, the culture they brought, their skin color, and in some cases, their religion as well as the perceived threats they were alleged to be bringing. This text also provides, in some cases, the full legislation to examine as needed.Immigration and Society provides students with a brief yet detailed exploration of the history of immigration in the United States. The book is an excellent resource for sociology courses, particularly those at the undergraduate level, and can also be used by students in the studies of the history of immigration, law and society, and ethnic studies. It is also suitable for a course on how wars impact immigration.Augustine Kposowa earned his B.A. in philosophy from Saint Paul's College in Liberia, his M.A. in sociology from the University of Cincinnati, and his Ph.D. in sociology from The Ohio State University. He is a professor of sociology and cochair of the sociology department at the University of California, Riverside, where he currently teaches sociology courses. Dr. Kposowa has authored numerous articles, book chapters, and textbooks addressing various topics in the world of sociology. He is currently involved in research that investigates longterm consequences of the Sierra Leone Civil War on population health.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Immigration and Society: A Historical and Sociological Approach'? A: The book focuses on immigration as a historical and sociological process in the United States, exploring laws, policies, and the experiences of various immigrant groups from the Treaty of Paris in 1793 to present.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what are his qualifications? A: The author is Augustine Kposowa, who holds a B.A. in philosophy, an M.A. in sociology, and a Ph.D. in sociology. He is a professor at the University of California, Riverside.
- Q: What topics are covered in this textbook? A: The textbook covers immigration laws, historical policies, cultural impacts, ethnic studies, and the effects of wars on immigration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate sociology courses? A: Yes, 'Immigration and Society' is an excellent resource for undergraduate sociology courses, as well as for studies in immigration history and law.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 222 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Immigration and Society' published? A: The book was published on October 11, 2018.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book be used for courses on the impact of wars on immigration? A: Yes, it is suitable for courses that explore how wars impact immigration.
- Q: Does the book provide full legislation for examination? A: Yes, the text includes full legislation in some cases for further examination.