The history of migration: everything you wanted to know
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Examining the Historical Fears Surrounding Migration and Foreignness
This chapter explores the intertwined history of migrants and disease, highlighting how fear of contagion has been used to manipulate public perception. It argues that these fears overshadow the positive societal contributions of migrants and warns against the societal division that can arise from labeling individuals as outsiders.
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