The Accidental American: Immigration and Citizenship in the Age of Globalization

With one immigrant’s story, two authors analyze America’s immigration system and suggest better, more human policies.

The Accidental American calls for a bold new approach to immigration: a free international flow of labor to match globalization’s free flow of capital. After all, corporations are encouraged to move anywhere in the world they can maximize their earnings. People shouldn’t have to risk exploitation, abuse, and even imprisonment when they try to do the same.

Activist, journalist,...