ALooks at the Department of Homeland Security and its role in intelligence gathering, border protection, airline security, and disaster response, and discusses the conflict between security precautions and personal freedom.
Record details
ISBN:0531250369 (library binding)
ISBN:9780531250365 (library binding)
ISBN:0531265617 (pbk.)
ISBN:9780531265611 (pbk.)
Physical Description:64 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 24 cm. print
Publisher:New York : Children's Press, 2012.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 61) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The Homeland Security Department -- Fighting terrorism -- Border security and immigration -- Preparing for emergencies -- High-tech security -- Homeland security and civil rights.
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