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Starred Review on December 1, 2020 | Social Sciences
From the Dred Scott decision in 1857 to the present day, what it means to be an American—and, most important, who gets to be a citizen—has been debated throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. That debate, which continues today, also influences political and cultural dynamics in the United States, especially when considering who has the power to decide questions of citizenship. Frost (law, American Univ.) thoroughly explores these issues ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More