Bøger af Tien-Lu Li

A comprehensive overview of the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, and the legislative policies that have shaped its development. Tienlu Li provides a detailed analysis of the political and economic forces that have influenced U.S. immigration policy, and explores the impact of these policies on Chinese immigrants and their families. This is an essential book for anyone interested in immigration and the role of government in shaping our society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The book ""Congressional Policy of Chinese Immigration: Or Legislation Relating to Chinese Immigration to the United States"" was written by Tien-Lu Li and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the policies and laws related to Chinese immigration to the United States from the mid-19th century until the early 20th century. The author examines the various congressional debates, laws, and policies related to Chinese immigration, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the country. The book also explores the reasons behind the anti-Chinese sentiment in the United States during that time, including economic and political factors.Li analyzes the impact of these policies on Chinese immigrants and their families, including the separation of families due to exclusion laws and the difficulties faced by Chinese immigrants in finding work and establishing themselves in American society. The author also provides a historical context for the policies, discussing the relationship between the United States and China during this time period.Overall, ""Congressional Policy of Chinese Immigration"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chinese immigration to the United States and the development of immigration policies in the country. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped these policies and their impact on Chinese immigrants and American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.