Silent Travelers: Germs, Genes, and the Immigrant Menace

by Alan M. Kraut

History Science

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A historical study of how germs, genes, and cultural fears shaped American immigration policy and public health responses.

ISBN-13 9780801850967 ASIN 0801850967 Views 243 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Year 1995 Edition Reprint Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 384 Adult No Created March 07, 2026 Updated September 27, 2026

About This Book

Examines the intersection of immigration, disease, and public health in American history.

Discusses how fears of contagion influenced policies toward immigrant populations.

Highlights the role of science and medicine in shaping societal responses to newcomers.

Considers the lasting impact of these attitudes on both policy and culture.

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