A Statement for Non-Exclusion (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Patrick J. Healy

9780483216006: A Statement for Non-Exclusion (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483216003 ISBN 13: 9780483216006

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A careful look at immigration and civil liberty through the anti-Chinese movement

This nonfiction work gathers excerpts from newspapers, state documents, and the voices of California statesmen to trace the rise of anti-Asian exclusion. It presents the arguments, debates, and social pressures that shaped public opinion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while acknowledging the broader call for fair treatment and constitutional rights.

The book frames a complex history: it discusses motives, economic arguments, and the idea of preserving constitutional liberty as it relates to immigrant communities. It also credits contributors and sources that helped assemble the material, offering readers direct access to primary‑style excerpts and historical context without narrative fiction elements.

Historical excerpts from newspapers, official papers, and speeches
Accounts of legislative debates and public opinion surrounding anti-Asian exclusion
Notes on the broader themes of liberty, citizenship, and economic policy
Acknowledgments of collaborators and sources integral to the compilation

Ideal for readers of history, civil rights, and immigration policy who want a grounded look at how public opinion and policy evolved in California.

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