{"product_id":"immigration-reform-a-reference-handbook-9781440854071","title":"Immigration Reform: A Reference Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michael C. Lemay\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Emigration \u0026amp; Immigration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis volume presents a comprehensive, unbiased, and easily accessible review of U.S. immigration reform, and explains why reform efforts have resulted in the current state of political deadlock over the issue in the United States Congress.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprising seven chapters, \u003ci\u003eImmigration Reform: A Reference Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e surveys the complex topic for high school, undergraduate, and general readers. Chapter 1 gives the historical background to current immigration reform efforts, concentrating on the period from 1965 to date. Chapter 2 discusses problems and controversies, and the proposed solutions to them. Chapter 3 consists of eight original essays contributed by other scholars, complementing the perspective and expertise of the author. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 4 profiles major organizations and people who, as stakeholders in the politics of immigration reform, drive the agenda on the issue. Chapter 5 presents data and documents on the topic, giving readers the ability to analyze the facts. Chapter 6 provides additional resources that the reader may wish to consult, such as books, journal articles, and films. Chapter 7 provides a detailed chronology of important events from 1965 to 2017 that propel the politics and establish the policy of U.S. immigration reform. The book closes with a useful glossary of key terms used throughout the book and a comprehensive subject index.","brand":"ABC-CLIO","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45084408676503,"sku":"9781440854071","price":6416.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781440854071.webp?v=1767898370","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/immigration-reform-a-reference-handbook-9781440854071","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}