America for Americans : a history of xenophobia in the United States /

"Many of us like to think of the United States as a nation of immigrants. We pride ourselves on our history of welcoming foreigners and believe this sets our nation apart from every other. But the phrase 'a nation of immigrants' only dates from the mid-twentieth century, and has serve...

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Main Author: Lee, Erika (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Basic Books, 2021
Edition:First trade paperback edition
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