America Debates United States Policy on Immigration (America Debates)

This timely book explores the economic, social services, global policy, and security and border debates in connection with the immigration policies of the United States. The arguments of the critics and supporters on each side of the issue are equally presented. This topic is sure to spark interest and discussion among readers due to recent legislation and as a major issue in the 2008 elections and beyond. Cover......Page 1 ISBN-13: 978-1-4042-1924-3......Page 3 Contents......Page 4 Introduction......Page 5 What Is Immigration?......Page 8 The Economic Debate......Page 17 The Debate on Social Services and Global Policy......Page 25 Our Security and Our Borders......Page 34 The Political Future of the Immigration Debate......Page 44 Timeline......Page 53 Glossary......Page 55 For More Information......Page 57 For Further Reading......Page 60 Bibliography......Page 61 Index......Page 63 About the Author......Page 65 Presents an overview of the current, debates about immigration, legal and illegal