In sight of America : photography and the development of U.S. immigration policy / Anna Pegler-Gordon.
Pegler-Gordon, Anna, 1968-
2009
JV6483 .P44 2009 (Mapit)
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Title In sight of America : photography and the development of U.S. immigration policy / Anna Pegler-Gordon.
Author Pegler-Gordon, Anna, 1968-
ISBN 9780520252981 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0520252985 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780520252974 (alk. paper)
0520252977 (alk. paper)
Imprint Berkeley : University of California Press, c2009.
Language English
Description xx, 319 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Call Number JV6483 .P44 2009
Dewey Decimal Classification 325.73
Summary In the late 19th century, photography became a central tool of U.S. immigration policy. This book explores the history of immigration through the prism of visual culture, discussing the purpose & meaning of visual images in this context.
Note In the late 19th century, photography became a central tool of U.S. immigration policy. This book explores the history of immigration through the prism of visual culture, discussing the purpose & meaning of visual images in this context.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series American crossroads ; 28.
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