American Immigration Franklin Watts 1995
This award winning historical perspective on the current immigration debate, shows that the controversy about how many immigrants to admit, what the criteria should be, and how to enforce the policy is as old as the republic itself. Dr. Leinwand reveals the racism in the melting pot argument and discusses in some detail how waves of new immigrants have always been looked on as a threat to "real Americans."
Patriotism in America Franklin Watts 1997
In Patriotism in America, Dr. Leinwand explores the elements of patriotism that make an indivisible nation possible. Dr. Leinwand provides compelling case histories of controversies - such as flag burning, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the Rev. Martin Luther King holiday - that illuminate the evolving nature of patriotism.
Do We Need a New Constitution? Franklin Watts 1994
This book examines the advantages and disadvantages of the United States' constitutional government in modern times. This thoughtful study begins with the historical context of the constitution and concludes with the advisability of calling a second constitutional convention as the next millennium may require.
Heroism in America Franklin Watts 1996
Captivating profiles of thirteen Americans, including: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Margaret Sanger, Rosa Parks, and Caesar Chavez, set in the context of our national need for heroes.