Asylum Seekers by Frank Wright
“People seeking asylum
in the United States or Canada comprise a diverse group. Some have escaped
persecution in their homeland and have migrated illegally to North America via
boat, plane, or on foot. Others have arrived legally on temporary visas and
request asylum only after learning that their home country has become too
dangerous for them to return. This book covers the history of the asylum
process in North America, as well as the step-by-step process by which a person
receives asylum. It also provides examples of cases in which people have found
safe haven in the United States and Canada.” –Amazon
Central American Immigrants by Luis Martinez
“Poverty and political
violence have driven many people from Central American countries to immigrate
to the United States or Canada. Beginning in the 1980s, wars and repression
drove large numbers of immigrants north. By 2014, according to data from the US
Census Bureau, immigrants from Central America made up about 7 percent of the
country’s total immigrant population. This book briefly chronicles the
often-troubled history of the regions seven countries and examines the
experiences of those who have left to find a new life in North America.”
–Amazon
Chinese Immigrants by Jiao Gan
“Many Chinese seek to
resettle in North America, where they may find better economic opportunities
and are assured basic rights like freedom of expression and religion. Today,
Chinese immigrants make up the third-largest foreign-born group in the United
States, numbering over 2 million people. Chinese immigrants are the
second-largest foreign-born group in Canada, at over 600,000. Although at one
time Chinese immigrants were met with discrimination and prejudice, changing
attitudes in North America have led to greater recognition and acceptance of
this immigrant group’s contribution to American and Canadian societies.” –Amazon
Indian Immigrants by Tom Balog
India faces many
problems, including overcrowding, extensive poverty, and wide-scale pollution.
These conditions, along with the attractive opportunities available in other
countries, have compelled many Indians to emigrate. Indian immigrants have made
diverse contributions to the national fabrics of Canada and the United States
in the areas of religion, philosophy, commerce, fashion, and cuisine. Indian
Americans have also made inroads into high-tech fields and other industries. However,
many immigrants, particularly those arriving with minimal experience and
education, still face the threat of being exploited in the North American
workplace. “–Amazon
Middle Eastern Immigrants by Ed Warms
“Middle Eastern
immigrants have been arriving on North American shores since the late 1800s,
but in recent decades their numbers have risen dramatically. A wave of refugees
fleeing from Syria and Afghanistan in 2015 and 2016 has caused political
turmoil, as American and Canadian leaders debate whether to permit them into
their societies. Though the contributions of Middle Easterners have long
enriched North American society, the future of Middle Eastern immigration
appears uncertain.” –Amazon
Refugees by Mike Venettone
“The world is
currently experiencing a refugee crisis. Conflict and persecution have forced
more people than at any other time since records began to flee their homes and
seek refuge and safety elsewhere, according to the UN High Commissioner for
Refugees. There were roughly 60 million refugees worldwide in 2016, and that
figure was expected to rise further due to conflicts in Syria, Iraq,
Afghanistan, Libya, and other places. This book provides historical information
on the refugee crisis and how countries like the United States and Canada deal
with refugees.” –Amazon
South American Immigrants by Larry McCaffrey
“Immigrants from South America are typically
driven north by economic crises and political unrest in their own countries.
South American Immigration surveys the recent history of the twelve nations
that make up the world’s fourth-largest continent, focusing particularly on the
countries that have sent the largest number of immigrants to North America. It
examines why these people have left their homelands, how they have adapted to
and changed North American culture, and what the future might hold for them in
the United States and Canada.” –Amazon