Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-332) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The borders -- The president -- The cops -- The technocrats -- The scapegoat -- The consequences -- The triage -- The fence.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Border security-- United States.
National security-- United States.
Terrorism-- United States-- Prevention.
Bekämpfung
Border security.
Emigration and immigration-- Government policy.
Grenzschutz
National security.
Terrorism-- Prevention.
Terrorismus
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
United States, Emigration and immigration, Government policy.