Articles for Topic 6: Immigration
21 01 2008Here are the readings for Topic 6 “Immigration” (Mar. 13 & 25):
- AB1: “Contemporary Immigration and the
Dynamics of Race and Ethnicity” by Min Zhou - AB1: “Political Trends and Electoral Issues of
the Asian Pacific American Population” by Don T. Nakanishi
T. C. Boyle’s book, “Tortilla Curtain,” has been around for awhile. It was published in 1996. However, if you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it as a vivid – and harsh- portrayal of the immigration issue. The story revolves around an Anglo couple and an immigrant Mexican couple. The white couple is constantly trying to escape their fears of immigrants and the Mexican couple is determined to succeed in America. Their lives collide and come crashing down.