All-American Nativism

How the Bipartisan War on Immigrants Explains Politics as We Know It
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All-American Nativism by Daniel Denvir explores the historical roots and political dynamics of American immigration policy. Examining the rise of stringent immigration measures, the book delves into the deep-seated nativist sentiments that have shaped U.S. politics. Denvir analyses how these sentiments intersect with economic anxieties and political strategies, offering an insightful critique of how immigration policies have been influenced by broader social and political forces.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the historical and political roots of nativism in American politics. The author delves into how economic anxieties, political campaigns, and changing demographics have shaped immigration policies and public sentiment. This insightful analysis offers a thought-provoking perspective on current affairs and the enduring impact of nationalism in the United States.

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All-American Nativism

A major recasting of American history from the vantage of immigration politics.

A searing critique of the big big business nativists dictating our immigration policy - and the moderate Democrats that put them in power.

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For three decades, establishment Democrats and Republicans have led a bipartisan assault on immigrants. Pulled further and further right by a vocal and organised group of nativists, they have turned the southern border region into a conflict zone, breaking up millions of families in the process.

In All-American Nativism, Daniel Denvir delivers a caustic takedown of liberal triangulation on the border, showing how concessions to β€œenforcement first” law and order immigration politics haven’t placated the nativistsβ€”it has only inflamed them. Establishment officials from both parties have allowed the right-wing to dictate policy on migration, even as popular opinion clamours for a more humane and just approach. With the centre collapsed, the left can either demand full amnesty now or cede the ground of national belonging to nativists and white supremacists.

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All-American Nativism by Daniel Denvir offers a comprehensive analysis of the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of nativism in American politics. The book argues that Donald Trump’s policies are not anomalies but rather the culmination of longstanding bipartisan approaches to immigration. Through its insights and critiques, the work provides a roadmap for understanding current political climates and envisages a path towards solidarity and change.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786637130

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Daniel Denvir is a fellow at Harvard Law School’s Fair Punishment Project and the host of The Dig, a podcast from Jacobin magazine. His journalistic work covers criminal justice, the drug war, immigration, and politics, and has appeared in the New York Times, Jacobin, Vox, Nation, Guardian, and elsewhere.

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