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Living "Illegal"

The Human Face of Unauthorized Immigration

By: Marie Marquardt,Timothy Steigenga,Philip Williams,Manuel Vasquez

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Living "Illegal"

The Human Face of Unauthorized Immigration

By: Marie Marquardt,Timothy Steigenga,Philip Williams,Manuel Vasquez

In June 2012, President Obama’s executive order enforcing parts of the Dream Act and the Supreme Court’s decision to block components of Arizona’s draconian immigration law propelled the immigration debate back into the headlines once again. Based on oral histories, individual testimonies, and years of research into the lives of ordinary migrants, Living “Illegal” offers richly textured “stories that often get lost in the rhetoric” (Gainesville Sun)—of real people working, building families, and enriching their communities even as the political climate has grown increasingly hostile. Moving far beyond stock images and conventional explanations, Living “Illegal” challenges our assumptions about why immigrants come to the United States, where they settle, and how they have adapted to the often confusing patchwork of local immigration ordinances. This revealing narrative takes us into Southern churches, onto the streets of major American cities, into the fields of Florida, and back and forth across different national boundaries—from Brazil to Mexico and Guatemala. A new preface by the authors frames these stories in light of recent policy developments, as well as the 2012 elections and possible shifts ahead. An unmistakably relevant, deeply humane book, Living “Illegal” will continue to stand as an authoritative guide as we address one of the most pressing issues of our time.

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New Press, The

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1595588817

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The Politics of the Spirit

The Political Implications of Pentecostalized Religion in Costa Rica and Guatemala

By: Timothy J. Steigenga

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The Politics of the Spirit

The Political Implications of Pentecostalized Religion in Costa Rica and Guatemala

By: Timothy J. Steigenga

The Politics of the Spirit is a masterful study of the political effects of evangelical Protestantism in Central America. Timothy Steigenga's thoughtfully crafted work questions whether the spread of Protestantism in Latin America has reinforced authoritarian elements in political culture or deepened nascent democracy. Steigenga provides a thorough review of the literature on religion and politics in Latin America, putting many of the hypotheses generated in this literature to the test through an analysis of comparative survey data and qualitative interviews. Steigenga investigates the impact religious affiliation has on political activity and belief, and the influence of cross-denominational religious beliefs and practices on Latin American life. His comparative work explores how different political systems--the established democracy of Costa Rica and the transitional system of Guatemala--impact the politics of religion. This enlightening interdisciplinary book will appeal to scholars seeking to understand the relationships between religious and political change in Latin America.

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Lexington Books

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0739104462

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9780739104460

Against the Tide

Immigrants, Day Laborers, and Community in Jupiter, Florida

By: Sandra Lazo de la Vega,Timothy J. Steigenga

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Against the Tide

Immigrants, Day Laborers, and Community in Jupiter, Florida

By: Sandra Lazo de la Vega,Timothy J. Steigenga

Across the United States, the issue of immigration has generated rancorous debate and divided communities. Many states and municipalities have passed restrictive legislation that erodes any sense of community. Against the Tide tells the story of Jupiter, Florida, a coastal town of approximately 50,000 that has taken a different path. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Jupiter was in the throes of immigration debates. A decade earlier, this small town had experienced an influx of migrants from Mexico and Guatemala. Immigrants seeking work gathered daily on one of the city’s main streets, creating an ad-hoc, open-air labor market that generated complaints and health and human safety concerns. What began as a local debate rapidly escalated as Jupiter’s situation was thrust into the media spotlight and attracted the attention of state and national anti-immigrant groups. But then something unexpected happened: immigrants, neighborhood residents, university faculty and students, and town representatives joined together to mediate community tensions and successfully moved the informal labor market to the new El Sol Neighborhood Resource Center. Timothy J. Steigenga, who helped found the center, and Lazo de la Vega, who organized students in support of its mission, describe how El Sol engaged the residents of Jupiter in a two-way process of immigrant integration and helped build trust on both sides. By examining one city’s search for a positive public policy solution, Against the Tide offers valuable practical lessons for other communities confronting similar challenges.

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University of Wisconsin Pres

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0299291030

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9780299291037

Today's Social Issues

Democrats and Republicans

By: Timothy W. Kneeland

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Today's Social Issues

Democrats and Republicans

By: Timothy W. Kneeland

Covering everything from abortion to gun control to immigration, this book explains policies and positions of today's Democratic and Republican parties, giving readers a complete understanding of modern-day American politics and the 2016 presidential race. This book cuts through rhetorical platitudes and partisan distortions to provide a balanced and up-to-date resource for understanding policy debates on social issues in statehouses around the country as well as in Washington, DC. It provides broad coverage of the parties and the forces that affect each party's positions, examining every major social policy and taking into account historical differences between Democrats and Republicans in an evenhanded manner, with emphasis on the key ideologies that set the two parties apart during the 2008–2014 midterms. Author Timothy Kneeland presents an in-depth study of the diversity of political opinion on today's most pressing social issues, digging deeper than the typical black-or-white presentation of these debates in the media. Readers will gain a detailed understanding of how the parties agree, disagree, and find compromise on the broad range of problems and issues facing American society in the 21st century.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1610698363

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9781610698368

The Politics of the Spirit

The Political Implications of Pentecostalized Religion in Costa Rica and Guatemala

By: Timothy J. Steigenga

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The Political Implications of Pentecostalized Religion in Costa Rica and Guatemala

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Against the Tide

Immigrants, Day Laborers, and Community in Jupiter, Florida

By: Sandra Lazo de la Vega,Timothy J. Steigenga

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Immigrants, Day Laborers, and Community in Jupiter, Florida

By: Sandra Lazo de la Vega,Timothy J. Steigenga

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Living "Illegal"

The Human Face of Unauthorized Immigration

By: Marie Friedmann Marquardt,Timothy J. Steigenga,Philip J. Williams,Manuel A. Vásquez

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Living "Illegal"

The Human Face of Unauthorized Immigration

By: Marie Friedmann Marquardt,Timothy J. Steigenga,Philip J. Williams,Manuel A. Vásquez

A myth-busting account of the tragedies, trials, and successes of undocumented immigration in the United States. For decades now, America’s polarizing debate over immigration revolved around a set of one-dimensional characters and unchallenged stereotypes. The resulting policies—from the creation of ICE in 2003 to Arizona’s draconian law SB 1070—are dangerous and profoundly counterproductive. Based on years of research into the lives of ordinary migrants, Living “Illegal” offers richly textured stories of real people—working, building families, and enriching their communities even as the political climate grows more hostile. In the words of Publishers Weekly, it is a “compassionate and well-reasoned exploration of why migrants come to the U.S. and how they integrate into American society.” Moving beyond conventional arguments, Living “Illegal” challenges our assumptions about who these people are and how they have adapted to the confusing patchwork of local immigration ordinances. This revealing narrative takes us into Southern churches (often the only organizations open to migrants), into the fields of Florida, onto the streets of major American cities during the immigrant rights marches of 2006, and across national boundaries—from Brazil to Mexico and Guatemala.

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1595589015

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Living "Illegal"

Living "Illegal"

The Politics of the Spirit

The Politics of the Spirit

Against the Tide

Against the Tide

Today's Social Issues

Today's Social Issues

The Politics of the Spirit

The Politics of the Spirit

Against the Tide

Against the Tide

Living "Illegal"

Living "Illegal"

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