About the book
Argentina has been one the most important destinations for international labor migrants in the modern world. But while it was long imagined as a nation of immigrants, a closer look at its history and policies reveals that the country’s doors were only open to certain people. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, officials developed a long list of grounds for exclusion that deterred many people from ever boarding a ship to the country. Travelers who did go to Argentina were frequently barred at ports of entry on account of race, health, or disability.
Tracing the attempts of European, Asian, and Middle Eastern migrants to enter Argentina, Benjamin Bryce shows how the modern state worked to privilege white supremacy and expansion over diversity and magnanimity. As Argentine officials, politicians, and influential thinkers envisioned their country’s future, they tried to define the ideal citizens who would live, work, vote, and reproduce in Argentina—and the characteristics of those who would not. Anyone deemed unhealthy or disabled was labeled unproductive or a potential burden on the state. Race often shaped notions of health and productivity and therefore determined who was welcome. Bryce’s thorough analysis of immigration exclusions reconceptualizes Argentina’s long-accepted reputation as a haven for newcomers.
Editions of Grounds for Exclusion
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469695341
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469695358
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469692708
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469695365
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Argentina has been one the most important destinations for international labor migrants in the modern world. But while it was long imagined as a nation of immigrants, a closer look at its history and policies reveals that the country’s doors were only open to certain people. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, officials developed a long list of grounds for exclusion that deterred many people from ever boarding a ship to the country. Travelers who did go to Argentina were frequently barred at ports of entry on account of race, health, or disability.
Tracing the attempts of European, Asian, and Middle Eastern migrants to enter Argentina, Benjamin Bryce shows how the modern state worked to privilege white supremacy and expansion over diversity and magnanimity. As Argentine officials, politicians, and influential thinkers envisioned their country’s future, they tried to define the ideal citizens who would live, work, vote, and reproduce in Argentina—and the characteristics of those who would not. Anyone deemed unhealthy or disabled was labeled unproductive or a potential burden on the state. Race often shaped notions of health and productivity and therefore determined who was welcome. Bryce’s thorough analysis of immigration exclusions reconceptualizes Argentina’s long-accepted reputation as a haven for newcomers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grounds for Exclusion about?
Argentina has been one the most important destinations for international labor migrants in the modern world. But while it was long imagined as a nation of immigrants, a closer look at its history and policies reveals that the country’s doors were only open to certain people. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, officials developed a long list of grounds for exclusion that deterred many people from ever boarding a ship to the country. Travelers who did go to Argentina were frequently barred at ports of entry on account of race, health, or disability.
Tracing the attempts of European, Asian, and Middle Eastern migrants to enter Argentina, Benjamin Bryce shows how the modern state worked to privilege white supremacy and expansion over diversity and magnanimity. As Argentine officials, politicians, and influential thinkers envisioned their country’s future, they tried to define the ideal citizens who would live, work, vote, and reproduce in Argentina—and the characteristics of those who would not. Anyone deemed unhealthy or disabled was labeled unproductive or a potential burden on the state. Race often shaped notions of health and productivity and therefore determined who was welcome. Bryce’s thorough analysis of immigration exclusions reconceptualizes Argentina’s long-accepted reputation as a haven for newcomers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Grounds for Exclusion?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Grounds for Exclusion?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469695341
How long is Grounds for Exclusion and how many pages does it have?
Grounds for Exclusion has 266 page(s)
Is Grounds for Exclusion part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series InterConnections: The Global Twentieth Century
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Grounds for Exclusion?
Benjamin Bryce
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Grounds for Exclusion is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469695341) and paperback(ISBN 9781469695358) and ebook(ISBN 9781469692708) and pdf(ISBN 9781469695365)
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