The Immigrant Other Lived Experiences in a Transnational World [#900026]

Free Download The Immigrant Other: Lived Experiences in a Transnational World By Rich Furman (editor); Greg Lamphear (editor); Douglas Epps (editor)
2016 | 304 Pages | ISBN: 0231541139 | PDF | 1 MB
This anthology pairs description of specific state, national, and transnational laws and regulations with the testimony of individuals struggling to find legitimacy and sanctuary among them. The people profiled in this book shed light on a system designed to dehumanize and disenfranchise them, and they describe the difficulty of finding shelter in an unsympathetic world. By prioritizing these accounts, this volume makes the lived experiences of migrant populations clear to all those interested in immigration policy and practice.Each chapter pairs a description of a specific state, national, and transnational law or regulation with the testimony of individuals struggling to find legitimacy and sanctuary among them