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The authors critically approach the counter-terrorism efforts following the September 11th attacks f...
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The authors critically approach the counter-terrorism efforts following the September 11th attacks from the perspective of the field of criminal justice. They consider the tension between treating terrorism as a crime or as an act of war and the consequences for civil liberties that flow from that choice. They explore the aftermath of September 11th in chapters that discuss the structures and activities of the Department of Homeland Security, the detainment of immigrants, immigrant registration and surveillance, and the treatment of foreign prisoners. One chapter summarizes a range of critiques of the U.S. government's "war on terrorism." Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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