The Golden Door
International Migration, Mexico, and the United States
Paul R. Ehrlich, Loy Bilderback and Anne H. Ehrlich
Anne H. Ehrlich and Paul R. Ehrlich
The two celebrated scientists and authors, both pioneers in addressing problems of overpopulation, environmental protection, and the threat of nuclear war as matters of public policy, team up to address the tough issues of immigration.
The Golden Door
International Migration, Mexico, and the United States
Paul R. Ehrlich, Loy Bilderback and Anne H. Ehrlich
“Tough minded, intellectually honest and gracefully written, The Golden Door is a most timely and important book.”
—The Dallas Morning News
One of the most potentially disastrous consequences of global warming is likely to be the massive migration of displaced populations, including many of the world’s poorest. As a place where a wealthy, heavily industrialized country is bordered directly by a struggling, preindustrial nation, the 2,000-mile United States-Mexican border provides a stark preview of the challenges we will face. Stereotyped thinking, based on racism or fear, will not solve these problems. The Golden Door is a sensitive exploration of a difficult situation, including background on Cuban, Salvadoran, and Haitian migration to the United States.
“The kind of exciting sock-’em history that you rarely luck into…The Golden Door is a first-rate book…an excitingly scary book that sizes up a mammoth problem…that lets conscience give self-interest several hefty kicks.”
—Robert Sherrill, The New York Times Book Review
“The Ehrlichs’ book is the best contribution yet to a national understanding of the Mexican-U.S. problems with population and immigration policy. It should be read by every member of Congress.”
—Rep. Paul N. McCloskey, Jr.
“This book sheds much needed light on one of the most complex social and political issues facing the country.”
—Lester Brown, president, Earth Policy Institute
“Well researched and forcefully presented, the survey exposes a potentially dangerous crisis.”
—Publishers Weekly
“This work will be a welcome resource in the growing debate over the formulation of a new immigration policy. As such it is essential for both general and academic libraries.”
—Library Journal
