Ellis Island Nation
Download or Read eBook Ellis Island Nation PDF written by Robert L. Fleegler and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Robert L. Fleegler |
| Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2013-04-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780812245097 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0812245091 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ellis Island Nation by : Robert L. Fleegler
Book excerpt: 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.
