The Politics of Borders - Sovereignty, Security, and the Citizen after 9/11

Border security is an obsession of our time. Why is this true and why does it matter? This book offers an in-depth look at border security in the US and worldwide after 9/11. It will appeal to students and researchers in political theory and international relations, and will interest policymakers and general audiences interested in the new security protocols that are proliferating worldwide.