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Record Nr.

UNINA9910809336403321

Autore

Michaels C. William

Titolo

No greater threat [[electronic resource] ] : America after September 11 and the rise of a national security state / / by C. William Michaels

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Algora Pub., c2005

ISBN

1-4237-5163-9

0-87586-169-5

1-280-65566-6

1-280-65581-X

9786610655663

0-87586-197-0

Edizione

[2nd ed., completely updated.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (536 p.)

Disciplina

363.3/2/0973

Soggetti

National security - Law and legislation - United States

Terrorism - United States - Prevention

Civil rights - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Includes review and analysis of: Homeland Security Act, "Patriot Act II," Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, Supreme Court decisions, "National Strategy" documents, 9-11 Commission recommendations, and various ongoing developments nationally and internationally in the "war on terrorism."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. A new reality, a picture coming into view -- pt. 2. The USA Patriot Act : titles I through III -- pt. 3. The USA Patriot Act : titles IV through VI -- pt. 4. The USA Patriot Act : titles VII through X -- pt. 5. The first six elements of a national security state -- pt. 6. The next six elements of a national security state -- pt. 7. The national security state scorecard, a possible future, overall cultural themes -- pt. 8. Closing observations and the need for watchfulness.

Sommario/riassunto

A pertinent analysis of the ""USA Patriot Act,"" based on meticulous legal research and straight talk, points to America's ominous evolution into a national security state. "In this very important study, C. W. Michaels gives us a unique guide and commentar