Okrent, Daniel

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The Guarded Gate: Bigotry, Eugenics and the Law That Kept Two Generations of Jews, Italians, and Other European Immigrants Out of America

Okrent does not connect past immigration sentiment and laws with current precepts and policies, and unfortunately that limited scope also limits the book's impact. Still, this remains a well-researched, accessible and enjoyable read albeit both shocking and sad. [See Prepub Alert, 11/19/18.]
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