Border Security in the Al-Qaeda Era

Author:   John A. Winterdyk ,  Kelly W. Sundberg
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
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9781420085440


Pages:   344
Publication Date:   01 August 2009
Format:   Hardback
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The events of 9/11 and other ongoing terrorist threats have taken interest in national security and border security to a heightened level of concern. An exploration of the trends and transformation of border security in the aftermath of 9/11, Border Security in the Al-Qaeda Era presents one of the first comprehensive analyses of not only the impact and consequence of 9/11 on border security but also its effects within the broader international context. Featuring contributions by an array of international experts, this volume explores border security in nine countries, ranging from those with conventional practices to those with approaches that represent the antithesis of the western world. It compares security measures in countries identified by Osama bin Laden in the post-9/11 era as potential targets for attack with a few that were not directly identified. For each country profiled, the authors provide, among other information: An overview of the history of terrorism and the extent of any suspected terrorist activity since 9/11 The definition of terrorism A description of how terrorist data is handled by border security An overview of border security operations The impact of changes to border security on the movement of citizens, goods, and foreigners Steps taken to improve national security and the impact on citizens The impact of border security changes on the sense of sovereignty While many of the challenges each country faces are similar, the authors demonstrate that there are differing approaches given the history, culture, geography, and politics of the various countries profiled. Steeped in the knowledge of scholars from the countries represented, this volume puts a criminological focus on border security and its role in the context of counterterrorism. This information can then be used to develop more effective border security reforms.

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Author:   John A. Winterdyk ,  Kelly W. Sundberg
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.726kg
ISBN:  

9781420085440


ISBN 10:   1420085441
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   01 August 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

North America Shifts in Canadian Border Security, J. A. Winterdyk and K. W. Sundberg United States Border Security after 9/11, J. Heyman and J. Ackleson The European Union Protecting the Borders in a Global Society: An Austrian and American Perspective, M. Edelbacher and P. C. Kratcoski National Borders, Surveillance, and Counter-Terrorism Tools in France before and after 9/11, B. Domingo Border Security in Germany Since 9/11, M. Kilchling and A. Mague Italy and Border Security in the Post-9/11 Era, L. Segato and M. Origgi Border Security in the United Kingdom: A Contradiction in Terms?, J. Moran The Middle East and Oceania Australia and Border Protection: Morphing Racial Exclusion into Terror[ism], S. M. Tascon Iran-Borders of an Islamic Republic in the Middle East, H. Aghababaei and H. Rezaei Epilogue: The Future of Borders, M. Wade Index

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This book is well-written and provides a good overall sense of a complex, wide-reaching topic, making it particularly useful to any security professional who seeks an understanding of this fascinating but challenging topic. - Kevin Siegmund, PSP, in Security Management


This book is well-written and provides a good overall sense of a complex, wide-reaching topic, making it particularly useful to any security professional who seeks an understanding of this fascinating but challenging topic. -- Kevin Siegmund, PSP, in Security Management


Author Information

Dr. John A. Winterdyk is the Chair of the Mount Royal Justice Studies Department. He holds an honors BA in psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Ph.D. in criminology from the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University. Kelly W. Sundberg is an instructor in the Mount Royal Justice Studies Department. He holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Victoria and a MA in Justice and Public Safety Leadership from Royal Roads University.

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