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Author Alden, Edward H.

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

Publication Info. New York, NY : Harper, [2008]
©2008

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 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  327.73 AL22    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  325.73 AL    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xv, 346 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [305]-332) and index.
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.
Contents Introduction -- The borders -- The president -- The cops -- The technocrats -- The scapegoat -- The consequences -- The triage -- The fence -- Conclusion.
Subject United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy.
Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention.
Border security -- United States.
National security -- United States.
ISBN 9780061558399
0061558397
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