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Guarded Gate
Bigotry, Eugenics and the Law That Kept Two Generations of Jews, Italians, and Other European Immigrants Out of America
Daniel Okrent · 2019 · 544 pages
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About the book
Daniel Okrent reconstructs the shocking history of eugenics in the U.S. and the restrictive immigration legislation that turned America into a fortress. Linking names like Madison Grant and Harry Laughlin to racist campaigns for biological purity, the book exposes how pseudoscience and prejudice shaped national policy.
With meticulous research and engaging narrative, Okrent demonstrates the roots of modern nativism and its disturbing connection to European Nazism. A necessary reflection on how dangerous ideas take root in institutions and how history repeats itself when neglected.
Book details
| Author | Daniel Okrent |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Guarded Gate |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| Pages | 544 |
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