Bacon, David, 1948-

Illegal people: how globalization creates migration and criminalizes immigrants / David Bacon. - x, 261 p. ; 24 cm.

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The author traces the origin and development of illegal status in this nation back to the beginning of slavery, describes the reasons why so many people migrate to the United States, and explores the economic benefits to the country as a result of migration and immigration.

Adult Adult Follett Library Resources

0807042269 (trade : alk. paper) 0807042307 9780807042267 (trade : alk. paper) 9780807042304 (pbk.)

2008015394


Foreign workers--Developing countries.
Foreign workers--United States.
Globalization--Economic aspects.
Globalization--Social aspects.
Illegal aliens--United States.
Labor movement--United States.
Labor policy--United States.
Labor unions--Political activity.--United States
Alien labor--Developing countries.
Alien labor--United States.
Globalization--Economic aspects.
Globalization--Social aspects.
Illegal aliens--United States.
Labor movement--United States.
Labor policy--United States.
Labor unions--Political activity.--United States

HD8081.A5 / B33 2008

331.6/2/0973