U.S. border control
By: by Crystal D. McCage.
Series: Compact research. Current issues; Compact research series
Publisher: ReferencePoint Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: San Diego, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9781601520524
Subjects: Border security -- United States -- Juvenile literature; Border patrols -- United States -- Juvenile literature; Border security -- Canada -- Juvenile literature; Border security -- Mexico -- Juvenile literature; Border security -- United States; Border patrols -- United States; Border security -- Canada; Border security -- Mexico
Genres: Juvenile literature
Other titles: US border control; United States border control
Description: With the recent rapid growth in the number of illegal immigrants in the United States and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, border control has become a primary concern for Americans. Questions remain, however, about how much should be spent on security and how effective it is.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: U.S. border control at a glance; title: What are the impediments to effective border control?; title: Does increased border security protect the United States?; title: Are Minuteman volunteers really vigilantes?; title: What policies should guide the future of U.S. border control?