Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Mexican Immigration in an Era of Economic Integration by Douglas S. Massey
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Book Reviews of Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Mexican Immigration in an Era of Economic Integration
Book Review: Best Book on the Subject
Summary: 5 Stars
Professor Massey has shared with readers his many years of in depth, primary research on the subject of Mexican immigration. Every policymaker and every American should read it.Book Review: Excellent overview by one of our foremost immigration scholars
Summary: 5 Stars
Most popular discussions of contemporary U.S. immigration ignore history and the "facts on the ground." Massey lays out the history of Mexico-U.S. migration. He provides convincing evidence that stepped-up border enforcement efforts since the early 1990s have been both deadly and counterproductive. He argues forcefully for an immigration policy that takes the realities of U.S.-Mexican social and economic integration into account. Readers who are convinced that immigration is a bad thing in itself will not be persuaded by Massey to change their minds; those who are interested in a dispassionate discussion of border control issues will find this book provocative and useful.Book Review: Ver y slow due to heavy facts yet compensates at the end
Summary: 3 Stars
The book speaks of the continuing problems with immgration due to border policies between America and Mexico. Out of about 9 chapters eight are facts and figures charts and graphs and only the last chapter is thought provoking. In it the authors give their opinion of how America's border policies should change in order to accomodate Mexican immigrants- they made good points that leaves you somewhat satisfied after a mind numbing 8 chapters of...???? But For research purposes and stats I would definately recommend this book.