Immigration, Some New Phases of the Problem A Series of Addresses Delivered Before the International Immigration Congress at the Civic Auditorium, August 9, 10, 11, 1915 Classic Reprint

Frank B. Lenz

ISBN 10: 0428958699 / ISBN 13: 9780428958695

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Immigration, Some New Phases of the Problem A Series of Addresses Delivered Before the International Immigration Congress at the Civic Auditorium, August 9, 10, 11, 1915 Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428958699
• ISBN 13: 9780428958695
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 330 grams

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Synopsis

Explore the immigration question through a historical, wide‑angle lens.

A 1915 collection presents a series of addresses given at the International Immigration Congress in San Francisco, offering a snapshot of early 20th‑century debates, policies, and hopes for a more informed public discourse.

Framed by a call for open-mindedness and justice toward all newcomers, these essays examine economic, social, and educational tensions across diverse communities. The book surveys ongoing policy debates, the role of education and language in assimilation, and the impacts of local and state regulations on immigrants and American society. It presents multiple viewpoints—from university scholars and public officials to religious leaders and editors—without advancing a single, final stance.
What you’ll encounter:

• Historical presentations on immigration’s effect on industry, housing, and labor markets.
• Discussions of assimilation, cultural identity, and the influence of community “colonies.”
• Analyzed case studies on groups such as Japanese and Chinese immigrants, and the policy responses of the era.
• Direct excerpts and perspectives on proposed reforms, including literacy tests and regulatory measures.

Ideal for readers of historical policy debates, social history, and early 20th‑century American studies who want a window into the conversations that shaped immigration discourse a century ago. This edition stands as a record of the era’s questions, concerns, and aspirations about building an inclusive yet orderly nation.