The book explores the connection between immigration, Latinos and politics. It provides a comprehensive overview of immigration history, policies and laws and how they influence contemporary settings. Finally, this book concludes with important and timely political implications and policy recommendations.
Chapter 1 Contemporary Immigration
Chapter 2 A Theoretical Overview and Terms
Chapter 3 Immigration History
Chapter 4 History of Immigration Agencies
Chapter 5 Visas and Green Cards
Chapter 6 Naturalization
Chapter 7 Asylum and Refugee
Chapter 8 Mexican Immigration
Chapter 9 Arizona: A Case Study
Chapter 10 Economic Issues
Chapter 11 Community Issues
Chapter 12 Latinos, Immigration, and Politics
Chapter 13 Future Implications
Lisa
Magana
Lisa Magaña is a Professor in the School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University (ASU). She has published in the area of immigration and Latino public policy issues. She is the author of, Straddling the Border and The Politics of Diversity and Arizona and Immigration and Latinos & Politics. She is also co-editor of the book Latino Politics and Arizona's Immigration Law SB 1070. She has a new co-authored book with César Silva: ¡Empoderados!/Empowered! How Latinos Transformed Politics in Arizona (2021). She has also published numerous chapters and book articles on immigration and Latino Politics.