ISBN:
0896726800
,
9780896726802
Language:
English
Pages:
xii, 368 p
,
Ill., Kt
,
25 cm
DDC:
363.28/509721
Keywords:
Border security
;
Border security Government policy
;
Immigration enforcement
;
Mexican-American Border Region Emigration and immigration
;
Fences
;
USA
;
Mexiko
;
Grenzregion
;
Grenzschutz
;
Grenzsicherung
;
USA
;
Mexiko
;
Grenzgebiet
;
Grenzschutz
;
Einwanderungspolitik
Abstract:
"Investigates the reality of the proposed 2,000-mile-long border 'fence' between the United States and Mexico. First-person interviews and rigorous analysis of government documents uncover fiscal mismanagement, wasteful spending, and unkept promises. Suggests new public policies based on reasoned compromise and concern for human life"--Provided by publisher
Abstract:
"Investigates the reality of the proposed 2,000-mile-long border 'fence' between the United States and Mexico. First-person interviews and rigorous analysis of government documents uncover fiscal mismanagement, wasteful spending, and unkept promises. Suggests new public policies based on reasoned compromise and concern for human life"--Provided by publisher
Description / Table of Contents:
A virtual American dream. A simple solution ; Manny's disguise isn't one ; Anzalduas ; Olga Rivera Garcia's fence and Omar Sanchez's fence ; ISIS ; Dubuque -- Crossing to safety. More virtual fences ; CBP Agent Nora Munoz ; Juliet Garcia's fence and Michael Chertoff's wall ; Three different walls ; It's getting crowded along the border ; Crossing to safety.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-349) and index
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