Undocumented How Immigration Became Illegal
Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal by Aviva Chomsky, published by Beacon Press on May 13, 2014, is a 256-page exploration of the concept of undocumented status in the United States. Chomsky, a longtime immigration activist, examines how the terms “illegality” and “undocumentedness” have been constructed to exclude and exploit individuals, particularly focusing on the experiences of Mexican and Central American immigrants. This work provides a critical analysis of U.S. immigration policy and its implications for those labeled as undocumented.
In this book, readers will find a blend of historical context and personal narratives that illuminate the complexities surrounding undocumented status. Chomsky delves into the legal, social, and economic dimensions of being undocumented, offering insights into how these constructs affect individuals and communities. The narrative serves as a testament to the evolving nature of immigration status in America, making it a significant contribution to discussions in social science, political science, and ethnic studies.
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A longtime immigration activist explores what it means to be an undocumented American in this “impassioned and well-reported case for change” (New York Times).
In this illuminating work, immigrant rights activist Aviva Chomsky shows how “illegality” and “undocumentedness” are concepts that were created to exclude and exploit. With a focus on US policy, she probes how people, especially Mexican and Central Americans, have been assigned this status—and to what ends.
Blending history with human drama, Chomsky explores what it means to be undocumented in a legal, social, economic, and historical context. The result is a powerful testament of the complex, contradictory, and ever-shifting nature of status in America.
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