"Borders and Belonging explores the role of libraries as both places of belonging as well as instruments of exclusion, xenophobia and assimilation for library users who are immigrants.
Discusses whether it is possible to assimilate into a new culture, yet retain a sense of identity with our native culture.
"Revolution Around the Corner is the story of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party-U.S. Branch from the late 1960s through the mid-1990s. It combines historical accounts, personal stories, interviews, and retrospective analysis to describe mass campaigns, the inner workings of a rev…
"Unauthorized immigrants in the southeastern United States encounter communities unused to their new Latino neighbors and quick to call law enforcement. The precariousness of this way of life leads immigrant communities and allies to organize and demonstrate to secure legal righ…
Based on interviews and workshops with refugees in both countries, the book develops the concept of ""migrantification"" - in which people are made into migrants by the state, the media and members of society.
America was founded by settlers who brought with them a distinct culture including the English language, Protestant values, individualism, religious commitment, and respect for law. The waves of later immigrants came gradually accepted these values and assimilated into America's…