Book Review - The Closing of the American Border

The Closing of the American Border: Terrorism, Immigration, and Security Since 9/11 by Edward Alden

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought that this was a really good, solid book. I learned a great deal about American immigration policy, Border Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security. I think that we have forgotten how much life has changed since 9/11 in America, and that we have not fully realized the effects of those changes in our country today. It can be argued that we are safer as a nation, but what will the unintended consequences of our protection?



This book was well written and was easy to stay interested in. There were a few times where the author made the same points in multiple chapters, but this is a well written account of the policy issues that have been attempted in order to keep America safe after 9/11.


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