Description
Book SynopsisThe "Great American Problem" at the beginning of the 20th century was immigration. Robert Zeidel introduces the nine members of the Dillingham Commission, created by the immigrant act of 1907, as they meticulously gathered the facts for their 41-volume report. In general, the Dillingham Commission reached positive conclusions.
Trade Review"A sophisticated, engaging, attentive account of one of the most intellectually interesting eras in American political development.... This book is splendid." - Cheryl Shanks, Williams College; "This thoroughly researched work is the fullest treatment yet of the Dillingham Commission, filling an important gap in the historiography of American immigration policy." - Roger Daniels, University of Cincinnati"
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction—The Dillingham Commission and Progressive Reform
1. "An Exhaustive Investigation"
2. "No Man Afraid of the Facts"
3. "Every Part of Europe"
4. "Observations at Home"
5. "Craniometry"
6. "Vast Mass of Valuable Facts"
7. "Most Feasible Means"
8. "Mathematical Certainty"
Epilogue: Assessing the End of an Era
Notes
Bibliography
Index
