Patrolling Chaos: The U.S. Border Patrol in Deep South Texas
"Maril's book about the daily work of Border Patrol officers offers insights into U.S.-Mexico border issues such as immigrations and drug smuggling that we simply cannot get elsewhere. vividly written, it reads quickly, but at the end we recognize an important point: the simplistic deterrence model of border control does not work in the face of powerful driving forces far from the boundary. This book is highly recommended to everyone, from readers who want a flavor of the border --at least, the law enforcement and smuggling side of it-- to those concerned about public debates and policy options." --Josiah McC. Heyman, University of Texas at El Paso "Through his meticulous description of agents' daily activities, Maril demonstrates that current U.S. policies and their implementation have produced a border environment that is neither just nor secure. Though they may disagree with some of its conclusion, policy makers, scholars, and human rights advocates will all find much of value in this book." --David Spener, Trinity University