Deportation, its meaning and menace by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman
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"Deportation, its meaning and menace" by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman is a political pamphlet written in the early 20th century, specifically during the post-World War I era. This book addresses the implications and dangers of deportation as a political tool used against dissenters and radicals in the United States. Using vivid examples, Berkman and Goldman critique the government's actions against those who opposed the war and its aftermath, portraying deportation as
a significant threat to individual freedoms and social justice. Within the pamphlet, Berkman and Goldman recount their experiences as political exiles from the U.S. and articulate their views on the consequences of suppressing dissent through deportation. They argue that the deportation process is not merely a punishment for certain individuals but a broader mechanism employed by the state to instill fear and control among workers and radicals. The pamphlet underscores historical and social contexts, illustrating how deportation targets specific groups, particularly immigrants and leftist thinkers who challenge the status quo. Through passionate rhetoric, the authors call for solidarity among workers and intellectuals to resist oppression and advocate for a more just society, emphasizing the inherent dangers of losing freedom of thought and expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Berkman, Alexander, 1870-1936 |
|---|---|
| Author | Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940 |
| LoC No. | 20007579 |
| Title |
Deportation, its meaning and menace Last message to the people of America by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman |
| Original Publication | United States: 1919. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Anarchism |
| Subject | Deportation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68442 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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