The Politics of Immigration: Race, Ethnicity, and Citizenship in Europe and North America by John R
This book examines the politics of immigration in Europe and North America, exploring the complex relationships between race, ethnicity, and citizenship. Drawing on a range of case studies from across the continent, John R. Williams examines how immigration policies have been shaped by historical, economic, and political forces
The United States has a racially and ethnically diverse population. At the federal level, race and ethnicity have been categorized separately. The most recent United States census recognized five racial categories, as well as who belong to two or more of the racial categories. The United States also recognizes the broader notion of ethnicity. While previous censuses inquired about the "ancestry" of residents, the current form asks people to enter their "origins".