Americans by Choice by John Palmer Gavit

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Author Gavit, John Palmer, 1868-1954
LoC No. 22018538
Title Americans by Choice
Note Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Americans by Choice" by John Palmer Gavit is a sociological study published in the early 20th century. This work examines the naturalization process of immigrants in the United States, particularly those who actively choose to become American citizens, rather than being born into it. Gavit's exploration touches upon the contributions these individuals make to American political life, the challenges they face in being assimilated, and the evolving perceptions of citizenship in the context of American identity. The opening of the book sets the stage for Gavit's examination of what it means to be an American by choice. He introduces the concept of citizenship as a voluntary adoption of a new homeland and contrasts it with those who are American by birth. He addresses the misconceptions and societal biases surrounding the foreign-born population, emphasizing their potential contributions to the political landscape. Gavit illustrates historical attitudes toward immigrants, especially focusing on how public perception can distort their role in American democracy. As he notes, while many view immigrants as corrupting influences on politics, the reality is far more nuanced, deserving of a careful study of statistics and lived experiences to understand their actual political engagement and the work required to navigate a new national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
LoC Class JV: Political science: Colonies and colonization, International migration
Subject Immigrants -- United States
Subject Americanization
Subject Noncitizens -- United States
Subject Civics
Subject Naturalization -- United States
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EBook-No. 60576
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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