|
Face the nation: Race, immigration, and the rise of nativism in late twentieth century America
|
Face the Nation: Race, Immigration, and the Rise of Nativism in Late Twentieth Century America1
This article examines the rise of nativism directed at Asian and Latino immigrants to the United States in contemporary American society. By focusing on the Los Angeles riots and other evidence of the rise of antiimmigrant feelings among the population, this study reveals that a racial nativism has arisen which intertwines a new American racism with traditional hostility towards new immigrants in a variety of ways. Both recent scholarship on race and John Higham's classic work on nativism are ...
Find more facts and information related to the
article "Face the nation: Race, immigration, and the rise ..."