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American National Security and Civil Liberties in an Era of Terrorism
248Paperback(Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004)
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"There can be no more timely topic, nor more fundamental question, than the viability of an open society in the face of terrorism. This volume provides a wide-ranging, critical, and provocative survey of the challenges the US government and society face in the wake of September 11, 2001, and our initial responses. A grasp of the issues raised by these authors is of critical importance for any informed citizen."Charles E. Walcott, Professor of Political Science, Virginia Tech
"As the United States, in the wake of 9-11, struggles to balance civil liberties with the requirements of national security, policy makers and citizens alike would benefit greatly from reading this carefully balanced set of essays. In this impressive collection, scholars put our current dilemmas of law and policy into historical perspective. They thoughtfully raise the alarm about potential threats to our civil liberties without being alarmist. This is an important contribution to our understanding of the balance between the civil liberties crucial to our democracy and the demands of national security in an era of increased terrorist threats."James P. Pfiffner, University Professor, School of Public Policy at George Mason University
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781349526758 |
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Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
Publication date: | 04/30/2004 |
Edition description: | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004 |
Pages: | 248 |
Product dimensions: | 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d) |
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Table of Contents
SECTION I: THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL CONTEXT Testing the Flexibility of American Democracy: National Security and Civil Liberties in the Twenty-first-Century; J.W.Wells & D.B.Cohen The Rise Of Civil Liberties and Its Historical Tension With National Security; J.A.Rosati SECTION II: INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSES TO THE SECURITY DILEMMA Developing New Institutions for Homeland Defense: Implications for American Civil Liberties; D.B.Cohen & A.H.Cook 'Putting Terror in Every Heart'? Anti-Terrorism Legislation and the Rehnquist Court In the Wake of Oklahoma City and September 11; C.P.Banks Terrorism, Security, and Civil Liberties: The States Respond; E.R.Sharkey, Jr. & K.B.Stewart Terrorism, War, and Freedom of the Press: Suppression and Manipulation in Times of Crisis; K.B.Stewart & C.Marlin SECTION III: POLICY, CITIZENSHIP, & THE SECURITY DILEMMA The Rights of Detainees in an Era of Terrorism; O.H.Stephens, Jr. Flying the Friendly Skies? Federal Airport Security Policy and Racial Profiling in the Wake of September 11; B.J.Gerber & S.J.Tabrizi The Possibility of Dissent in the Age of Terrorism; D.P.Tokaji At What Price? Security, Civil Liberties, and Public Opinion in the Age of Terrorism; S.J.Tabrizi SECTION IV: CONCLUSION From Lockean Dreams to Hobbesian Reality: September 11 and the Effect on American Political Culture; J.W.WellsRecipe
"There can be no more timely topic, nor more fundamental question, than the viability of an open society in the face of terrorism. This volume provides a wide-ranging, critical, and provocative survey of the challenges the US government and society face in the wake of September 11, 2001, and our initial responses. A grasp of the issues raised by these authors is of critical importance for any informed citizen."--Charles E. Walcott, Professor of Political Science, Virginia Tech
"As the United States, in the wake of 9-11, struggles to balance civil liberties with the requirements of national security, policy makers and citizens alike would benefit greatly from reading this carefully balanced set of essays. In this impressive collection, scholars put our current dilemmas of law and policy into historical perspective. They thoughtfully raise the alarm about potential threats to our civil liberties without being alarmist. This is an important contribution to our understanding of the balance between the civil liberties crucial to our democracy and the demands of national security in an era of increased terrorist threats."--James P. Pfiffner, University Professor, School of Public Policy at George Mason University