One of the most contentious issues in America today is the status of immigration. American Immigration and Citizenship shows that this issue is far from new. In this book, John Vile provides context for contemporary debates on the topic through key historical documents presented alongside essays that interpret their importance for the reader.

Timeline of Events
Introduction
Section I: Foundations
Section II: The Early Years
Section III: Late Nineteenth Century to World War II
Section IV: End of World War II to the Present
Glossary
Select Bibliography
Index
About the Author

John R. Vile is a Professor of Political Science and Dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University. He has written extensively on matters related to the U.S. Constitutional Convention of 1787, the U.S. Constitution and its amendments, the constitutional amending process, early U.S. political history, and related topics. His previous books for Rowman & Littlefield include Essential Supreme Court Decisions: Summaries of Leading Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law (16th ed), The Writing and Ratification of the U.S. Constitution, A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments (5th ed.), and The Men Who Made the Constitution.