In 'The Problem of Immigration in a Slaveholding Republic', Kevin Kenny examines how slavery shaped immigration policy and its lasting impact on America’s legal frameworks.
Kenny’s analysis covers the transition from localized to national immigration policies between the American Revolution and the end of Reconstruction, uncovering intricate historical shifts.
The book is not just historical; it contextualizes immigration within labor issues, highlighting how intertwined these processes were throughout American history.
This work is primarily aimed at historians and university students, offering crucial insights into the evolution of America's immigration laws influenced by slavery.
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