Pegler-Gordon offers excellent evidence with the use of all her sources. The book was broken up into six distinctive chapters that showcased several examples of how photographic documentation played a role in the development of a racialized system for immigration policy, and how it still plays prominent role in immigration today. Photographic identity during immigration was intended to regulate immigration, but unfortunately it created a racial divide in the U.S. The Pegler-Gordon style of writing, allows the reader to understand all the information that is provided within the book. In addition the author demonstrates visual regulation through the use of inspection and observation on immigration ports. In her conclusion the author states in the process of immigration, “not only were they placed in sight of America, but they placed America with in their sights”[230]. All and all the author offers a great read and information on immigration into the
Pegler-Gordon offers excellent evidence with the use of all her sources. The book was broken up into six distinctive chapters that showcased several examples of how photographic documentation played a role in the development of a racialized system for immigration policy, and how it still plays prominent role in immigration today. Photographic identity during immigration was intended to regulate immigration, but unfortunately it created a racial divide in the U.S. The Pegler-Gordon style of writing, allows the reader to understand all the information that is provided within the book. In addition the author demonstrates visual regulation through the use of inspection and observation on immigration ports. In her conclusion the author states in the process of immigration, “not only were they placed in sight of America, but they placed America with in their sights”[230]. All and all the author offers a great read and information on immigration into the