America for Americans

Discover the history of xenophobia in the United States and its devastating impact with this award-winning book. From the colonial era to the Trump era, Erika Lee explores the irrational fear, hatred, and hostility toward immigrants that has shaped our nation. Learn about the exclusion of Chinese immigrants, the internment of Japanese Americans, and the deportation of Mexicans. America for Americans is a necessary read for any concerned citizen who wants to understand why xenophobia endures and how it threatens America today.