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The closing of the American border : terrorism, immigration, and security since 9/11 Cover Image Book

The closing of the American border : terrorism, immigration, and security since 9/11 / Edward Alden.

Alden, Edward H. (Author).

Summary:

Alden presents a provocative, behind-the-scenes investigation into the consequences of America's effort to secure its borders since 9/11. The result is a striking and persuasive assessment of the dangers faced by a United States that cuts itself off from the rest of the world.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780061558399
  • ISBN: 0061558397
  • Physical Description: xv, 346 pages ; 24 cm
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Harper, 2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-332) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The borders -- The president -- The cops -- The technocrats -- The scapegoat -- The consequences -- The triage -- The fence -- Conclusion.

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Subject: Terrorism > United States > Prevention.
Border security > United States.
National security > United States.
United States > Emigration and immigration > Government policy.

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Marion Library 325.73 ALD (Text) 37810434779905 Adult Nonfiction Available -