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1016049
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b770419
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Alden, Edward H.
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| Title & Author
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The closing of the American border : : terrorism, immigration, and security since 9/11 /\ Edward Alden.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed.
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| Publication Statement
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New York, NY :: Harper,, ©2008.
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| Page. NO
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xv, 346 pages ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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0061558397
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: 9780061558399
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-332) and index.
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| Contents
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The borders -- The president -- The cops -- The technocrats -- The scapegoat -- The consequences -- The triage -- The fence.
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| 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.
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Border security-- United States.
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National security-- United States.
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Terrorism-- United States-- Prevention.
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Bekämpfung
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Border security.
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Emigration and immigration-- Government policy.
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Grenzschutz
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National security.
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Terrorism-- Prevention.
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Terrorismus
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United States, Emigration and immigration, Government policy.
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United States.
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USA.
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| Dewey Classification
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325.73
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| LC Classification
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JV6483.A4354 2008
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