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

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, NY : Harper, Edition: 1st edDescription: xv, 346 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780061558399
  • 0061558397
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 325.73 22
LOC classification:
  • JV6483 .A4354 2008
Online resources:
Contents:
The borders -- The president -- The cops -- The technocrats -- The scapegoat -- The consequences -- The triage -- The fence.
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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Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-332) and index.

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

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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