The Good Immigrants - (Politics and Society in Modern America) by Madeline Y Hsu (Paperback)

The Good Immigrants is a groundbreaking book that challenges the conventional understanding of US immigration history by focusing on Chinese elites who gained entrance into the country through immigration exemptions.

Madeline Hsu explores a century of Chinese migrations, revealing how US policies screened for individuals with the highest credentials in employable fields, resulting in the creation of the model minority characteristics of many Asian Americans.

This book is filled with narratives featuring renowned Chinese immigrants such as I.M.

Pei and offers a comprehensive examination of the shifts in immigration laws and perceptions of cultural traits that enabled Asians to remain in the United States as exemplary, productive Americans.

Whether you're interested in history, politics, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of US immigration, The Good Immigrants is an essential read.