
Native American Aliens: Disloyalty and the Renunciation of Citizenship by Japanese Americans During World War II
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Format
Gebundene Ausgabe
Seiten
218
Sprache
Englisch
Veröffentlicht
Aug 22, 1985
Verlag
Holtzbrinck
ISBN-10
0313247110
ISBN-13
9780313247118
Beschreibung
In an exploration of one of the most grievous episodes in American history, Donald E. Collins delves into the complex dynamics of identity, loyalty, and citizenship during World War II. He investigates how Japanese Americans faced immense scrutiny that portrayed them as potential threats to national security. The narrative unveils the harrowing experiences of evacuation, as entire communities were forcibly uprooted from their homes and subjected to the harsh realities of concentration camps, prompting a deep sense of dislocation and betrayal.
Collins further analyzes the registration process that sought to categorize individuals by perceived loyalty, leading to the stigmatization of many innocent families. Through meticulous research, the work reveals the traumatic psychological impact of being labeled as "disloyal," illustrating how such classifications fractured communities and challenged personal identities.
As readers engage with the accounts presented, they gain insight into the profound implications of state policy on human lives. This scholarly contribution not only illuminates a dark chapter in American history but also prompts reflection on the ongoing themes of citizenship, loyalty, and the fragility of civil rights.
Collins further analyzes the registration process that sought to categorize individuals by perceived loyalty, leading to the stigmatization of many innocent families. Through meticulous research, the work reveals the traumatic psychological impact of being labeled as "disloyal," illustrating how such classifications fractured communities and challenged personal identities.
As readers engage with the accounts presented, they gain insight into the profound implications of state policy on human lives. This scholarly contribution not only illuminates a dark chapter in American history but also prompts reflection on the ongoing themes of citizenship, loyalty, and the fragility of civil rights.
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