Abstract
This paper identifies the focus of research questions used by public opinion scientists to frame the issue of immigration in their studies. The author discusses the known attitudes of Americans towards immigration, including overall public opinion, specific attitudes of significant demographics and relevant research trends. The paper concludes that, even though public opinion regarding immigration is both socially and politically important, research on this topic is still relatively limited. The author points out that polls indicate that, while generally Americans do not support increased immigration, the overall public believes that immigration has benefited the country as a whole but has negatively affected certain economic and social issues. The author underscores that researchers have suggested that family relations and friendships with recent immigrants have shown to produce positive attitudes towards immigration while feelings of prejudice typically coincide with restrictionist immigration views. The paper includes tables.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Methodological and Theoretical Issues Presented by Scientific Public Polls
Objectives and Insights: Overall View, Significant Demographic Disparities and Notable Trends
Attitudes towards Immigration Levels with Possibilities for Future Work
Attitudes towards Immigration in General and Regarding Specific Concerns
Proposed Explanations of Inconsistencies and Possibilities for Future Research
Explaining the Gap between Ethnicities with Recommendations for Future Research
Explaining the Gap between Public and Elites' views with Prospects for Future Work
Two Brief Anomalous Periods in 40-Year Trend Reveals Apathy
Possible Factors Influencing Public Opinion: Significant Case Studies
Methodological and Theoretical Issues Identified with Proposed Framework for Future Research
Kathleen Moore: Direct Exposure Theory
Peter Burns and James Gimpel: Prejudice Fueled by Economic Anxiety
Charles Chandler and Tsai Yung-mei: Ranging Social Factors
Conclusion

From the Paper
"A more likely explanation for this gap is represented by the public's combined ignorance, and even sometimes apathy towards immigration legislation. Take, for example, the Gallup polls surveying public opinion towards the proposed 2007 immigration bill. Despite extensive news coverage and the fact that this poll was conducted just days before Congress was scheduled to debate the bill, the number of respondents claiming to have paid attention to the legislation is discouraging. 40% admit to paying little or no attention to the issue, 42% were somewhat attentive while only 18% followed the bill closely."

Tags:techniques, restrictionist, demographics, friendships, legitimacy

Abstract
This paper analyzes the controversial immigration law recently enacted in Arizona, which makes being in the US without a visa a crime. The paper takes a strong stand against illegal immigration, citing the problems it has caused in Arizona. It then describes the new law at length and presents both supporting and opposing viewpoints. These include the opinions of Senator John McCain, a strong supporter of the bill,and Homeland Security officials, who are against the legislation.

Outline:
Introduction
Recent Developments
Future Potential Consequences of the Law
The Debate

From the Paper
"The new Arizona law on immigration, which starts operating on 29th July, directs the law enforcement officers to enquire about the immigration status of a suspected immigrant especially if the immigrant is suspected to be in the country illegally. The Arizona law, though not different from the federal has received a lot of opposition especially from human rights activists because it has some controversial clauses. One of the most controversial clauses, a complete departure from the federal version is the requirement that every illegal immigrant be apprehended and departed and this would lead to a complete overhaul of the system because this will mean that all the illegal immigrants will be treated as criminals. This law has been challenged by the justice department in the state which argues that the law is unfair to innocent immigrants who do not threaten the national security."

Tags:illegal immigration, John McCain, Homeland Security, Mexico

Abstract
This paper reviews the science fiction film "Children of Men", written and directed by Alfonso Cuaro. According to the paper, the film presents a dystopian view of the future. The paper describes the plot and setting of the film, which is set in the year 2027, when most people are infertile, and no children have been born anywhere for over 18 years. The world is now in chaos, and Great Britain is one of the few surviving societies where government is still intact. Thus, millions of refugees have come to Britain to seek refuge in a relatively peaceful society.

From the Paper
"The science fiction film 'Children of Men', released in 2006 and written and directed by Alfonso Cuaro, is a dystopian view of the future. It is set in the year 2027, when most people are infertile, and no children have been born anywhere for over 18 years. The world is now in chaos, and Great Britain is one of the few surviving societies where government is still intact. Thus, millions of refugees (called fugees) have come to Britain to seek refuge in a relatively peaceful society. To attempt to repel this flood, Britain has become a police state, and the British army deals brutally with fugees. In response, the "Fishes" is a resistance group..."

Tags:immigration, britain, refugees

Abstract
The paper looks at the fall of communism in the USSR in 1991 when emigration restriction policies were changed and many people could finally emigrate to the United States. The paper discusses the ongoing struggles of Russia, Ukraine and other former Soviet republics to become democratic countries. The paper explains that these lingering uncertainties, combined with pervasive political corruption and economic stagnation, have convinced many over the last few years that emigrating to the United States is their only hope of a better future.

From the Paper
"Hutchinson (1981) notes that throughout its history, the United States has experienced continuous immigration, for American political freedoms, religious tolerance, economic opportunities, and huge geographical size have combined to draw millions of people from all around the world to our shores, in hopes of building better lives for themselves and their children. Over the years, the pace of immigration has waxed and waned depending upon political, religious, and economic conditions overseas, and has consisted at different times of a wave of immigrants from Northern European countries, then from southern and eastern European countries, and more recently from Asia and the former republics of the Soviet Union."

Tags:opportunities, Communism, democracy, Gorbachev, anti-immigration, policies

Abstract
The paper explains that there are those who argue that an immigration policy that embraces high levels of new immigrants each year is what the Canadian economy desperately needs - especially in light of the fact that the native-born birthrate is declining steadily and Canadian employers are finding themselves unable to fill critical positions because of a serious dearth of skilled employees. On the other hand, the paper shwos how others point out that many immigrants never find work in their vocation of choice and are forced into ill-paying jobs that are incongruous with their skills - thus raising the possibility that the less-fortunate among them will turn to welfare. Additionally, the paper looks at how those critics charge that Canada's present immigration policy has done little more than facilitate a "black market" or under-ground economy replete with illegal immigrants. This writer asserts that while he feels Canada's slumping domestic birthrate necessitates the need for large-scale immigration, he also feels that Canada's immigration policy should be less generous when it comes to family re-unification. The writer feels Canada should be doing more to attract skilled workers while downplaying humanitarian considerations. The paper concludes that Canada needs help - but the federal (and provincial) immigration system can only provide that help if it is substantially revamped.

From the Paper
"The matter of immigration (specifically, the matter of a generous immigration policy) has long been a contentious issue in Canada. On the one hand, there are those who argue that an immigration policy that embraces high levels of new immigrants each year is what the Canadian economy desperately needs - especially in light of the fact that the native-born birthrate is declining steadily and Canadian employers are finding themselves unable to fill critical positions because of a serious dearth of skilled employees. On the other hand, those who oppose a liberal..."

Tags:immigration, levels, canada

Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the various positive and negative views on immigration and immigration reform. It also suggests that based on the research, the issue of immigration reform should be more balanced. The paper further discusses how the issue of immigration is complex and includes ethical as well as economic and labor related factors. The paper concludes that a sense of balance and proportion is necessary in dealing with an issue of such complexity and sensitivity.

Outline:
Introduction
An Overview of the Issues in Immigration and Immigration Reform
Economic Aspects
Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper
"There is increasing number of contrasting views on immigration. One view is that often mentioned as a reason for not decreasing immigration controls is that, "Open immigration would destroy important American values." (Isbister, 1996, p.220) This is a view that is based on the fear that open immigration would result in the destruction of values and institutions in the United States. This is more clearly outlined in the following quotation. "The concern is one of absorptive capacity and the assimilative powers of the U.S. A massive influx of foreigners who were unfamiliar with and uncommitted to American political values might use the democratic procedures of the country to destroy the institutions that support those procedures. "(Isbister, 1996, p.220) There is also the related fear that unrestricted immigration would alter and affect American culture. This view is supported by studies which reveal that the current legal and illegal immigration figure is in excess of one million persons per year. However those in favor of more open immigration mention that the above views have led to racism, bigotry and economic exploitation which are in contradistinction to the spirit and constitution of the country. "

Tags:immigration, controls, freedom, independance, economic, employment, border, workplace

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the role of immigration and anti-immigrant fears in American politics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The writer looks at the volume and character of immigration and its economic impact. The writer discusses big city machines, Red scare and Palmer raids. Further, the writer examines how immigration became a major factor in American national politics.

From the Paper
"Immigration developed as a major factor in American politics during the late 19th century, due to the large scale of immigration, the new and more diverse origins of the immigrants and the resulting social and economic tensions. Immigration contributed to the growth of big-city political machines and after World War I fear of immigrant radicals triggered the first great Red scare in American national politics. Thus, immigration and the fear of immigration and immigrants played a major role in ... "

Tags:immigration, nativism, palmer, raids, red, scare

Abstract
This paper discusses how immigration in the era of mass immigration, 1850 to about 1920, differed from other periods, and what changed in the experiences of immigrants. The paper examines the start of immigrant communities based on ethnicity and looks at how improvements in transportation enabled mass immigration.

From the Paper
"The United States is overwhelmingly a country of immigrants in the sense that nearly all Americans or their ancestors came from elsewhere in the last few centuries. Only the Native Americans, less than one percent of the population, are descended from peoples who had lived in what is now the United States for thousands of years. Moreover with the important exception of African-Americans, most of the people who immigrated to the United States or to what would become the United States did so..."

Tags:united, states, immigration, immigrants, ethnic

Abstract
This paper examines the downside of immigration in the U.S and focuses on three specific areas: The impact of immigration on the labor market, the use of welfare and the payment of taxes. The writer asserts that while immigration may benefit the country as a whole, the burdens of these new population flows fall unequally on particular communities. This paper also discusses the high Mexican immigration rate in California and the resulting effects on its economy. This paper contains researched facts and statistics as well as relevant expert opinions to back up the writer's claim that immigration impacts negatively on the U.S. economy.

From the Paper
"Education is the key to mobility in the United States and those communities, which cannot provide adequate education will be unable to move their members out of poverty, no matter what cultural solidarities they are able to maintain. Clark suggests that the result of this social immobility could lead to what he calls a "tearing of the social fabric" in multicultural communities. Although the tensions of cultural difference make these communities culturally rich, Clark argues that too much tension could result in balkanization, interethnic violence, and increasing economic stagnation."

Tags:immigrant, immigration, california, mexican, social, welfare, taxes, economy, education, latin, american

Abstract
This paper explores Asian immigration to the United States during the 1970s. It describes the impact Asian immigration had on America since that time, the different Asian groups who arrived and the social and political reasons for their voyage to America. The author writes that Asian immigration to the U.S. began over a century ago, in 1830 Chinese immigrants entered New York, since then Asian immigrants have become one of largest foreign-born groups in America. The paper introduces a Taiwanese immigrant, Wu Hsiung Chu and presents the details of his life in Taiwan and his immigration to the United States of America.

From the Paper
"Asian people were excluded from entering the United States, until the Immigration Act of 1965. This act allowed immigration from countries such as China, India, Korea, and the Philippines to grow. In addition to the immigration Act of 1965 another law in 1975 created a program of resettlement for refugees fleeing Cambodia and Vietnam. A year later, the program was extended to include Laotians. (People Is Plural)
Vietnamese immigration was slow until 1970 when it began building rapidly through the fall of Saigon in 1975. After that it increase with thousands of Vietnamese were admitted under refugee provisions created in an effort to save a half million South Vietnamese who fled Vietnam in tiny boats. During the highest point of Vietnamese immigration in the mid to late 70s, an average of 120,000 entered Vietnamese people came to the country each year. The Vietnamese American population is the most geographically concentrated among Asian groups. The largest waves of refugees were handled through Camp Pendleton located in Oceanside, California, and most of these Vietnamese immigrants settled in the Westminster area of nearby Orange County. (Parsing Asian America) "

Tags:united, states, usa, 1970, immigration, act, 1965, china, india, korea, philippines, taiwan, asia, social, political, voyage, immigrants