Legalizing moves : Salvadoran immigrants' struggle for U.S. residency / Susan Bibler Coutin.

Author/creator Coutin, Susan Bibler
Format Book
Publication InfoAnn Arbor : University of Michigan Press, ©2000.
Descriptionxiv, 228 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Refugees--Government policy. --United States.
Asylum, Right of--United States.
Emigration and immigration law--United States.
Salvadorans--United States.
El Salvador--Emigration and immigration.
United States--Emigration and immigration.

Contents Chronology of political and legal events affecting Salvadoran asylum seekers -- Negotiating identities -- Illegality and the spaces of nonexistence -- Papeles, permisos, and permanence -- "Law is one thing, justice is another" -- "In the wolf's mouth" -- From refugees to immigrants -- Legitimizing realities.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 199-215) and index.
LCCN 99006550
ISBN0472110128 (acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JV6601 .C68 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold