Ellis Island nation : immigration policy and American identity in the twentieth century

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The work Ellis Island nation : immigration policy and American identity in the twentieth century represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in European University Institute. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Ellis Island nation : immigration policy and American identity in the twentieth century

Title remainder

immigration policy and American identity in the twentieth century

Statement of responsibility

Robert L. Fleegler

Creator

• Fleegler, Robert L

Subject

• Immigrants -- United States -- History -- 20th century
• Multiculturalism -- United States -- History -- 20th century
• Acculturation -- United States -- History -- 20th century
• United States -- Emigration and immigration | Government policy -- 20th century
• United States -- Emigration and immigration -- 20th century

Language

eng

Summary

"Examining the shift between American immigrant policy between 1924 and 1964, 'Ellis Island nation' traces the emergence of 'contributionism', the belief that the newcomers from eastern and southern Europe contributed important cultural and economic benefits to American society"--provided by publisher

Member of

• Haney Foundation series

Cataloging source

PU/DLC

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

Haney Foundation series