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

By: Alden, Edward HMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : Harper, c2008Edition: 1st edDescription: xv, 346 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 9780061558399; 0061558397Subject(s): Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention | Border security -- United States | National security -- United States | United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policyDDC classification: 325.73 LOC classification: JV6483 | .A4354 2008
Contents:
Introduction -- The borders -- The president -- The cops - - The technocrats -- The scapegoat -- The consequences -- The triage -- The fence -- Conclusion.
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.
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Book A J M Library 868-5076
325.73 ALD (Browse shelf) Available 5020

Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-332) and index.

Introduction -- The borders -- The president -- The cops - - The technocrats -- The scapegoat -- The consequences -- The triage -- The fence -- Conclusion.

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.

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