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In Sight of America: Photography and the Development of U.S. Immigration Policy (American Crossroads) (Volume 28),Used
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When restrictive immigration laws were introduced in the latenineteenth and earlytwentieth centuries, they involved new requirements for photographing and documenting immigrantsregulations for visually inspecting race and health. This work is the first to take a comprehensive look at the history of immigration policy in the United States through the prism of visual culture. Including many previously unpublished images, and taking a new look at Lewis Hine's photographs, Anna PeglerGordon considers the role and uses of visual documentation at Angel Island for Chinese immigrants, at Ellis Island for European immigrants, and on the U.S.Mexico border. Including fascinating close visual analysis and detailed histories of immigrants in addition to the perspectives of officials, this richly illustrated book traces how visual regulations became central in the early development of U.S. immigration policy and in the introduction of racial immigration restrictions. In so doing, it provides the historical context for understanding more recent developments in immigration policy and, at the same time, sheds new light on the cultural history of American photography.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'In Sight of America'? A: The book explores the history of U.S. immigration policy through visual culture, specifically how photography was used to document and regulate immigrants.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Dr. Anna Pegler-Gordon.
- Q: What type of images does the book include? A: It includes many previously unpublished images and photographs, particularly focusing on the works of Lewis Hine.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 344 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'In Sight of America' published? A: The book was published on October 13, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for research on immigration policy? A: Yes, it provides a comprehensive look at the intersection of visual culture and immigration policy, making it a valuable resource for research.
- Q: Does the book discuss specific immigration locations? A: Yes, it discusses visual documentation at Angel Island, Ellis Island, and the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its First Edition.
- Q: What condition is the book being sold in? A: The book is in New condition.