No greater threat : America after September 11 and the rise of a national security state / by C. William Michaels.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Michaels, C. William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National security--Law and legislation--United States.

National security.

Terrorism--United States--Prevention.

Terrorism.

Civil rights--United States.

Civil rights.

United States. Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (536 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed., completely updated.

Place of Publication:

New York : Algora Pub., c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A pertinent analysis of the ""USA Patriot Act,"" based on meticulous legal research and straight talk, points to America's ominous evolution into a national security state. "In this very important study, C. W. Michaels gives us a unique guide and commentar

Contents:

pt. 1. A new reality, a picture coming into view

pt. 2. The USA Patriot Act : titles I through III

pt. 3. The USA Patriot Act : titles IV through VI

pt. 4. The USA Patriot Act : titles VII through X

pt. 5. The first six elements of a national security state

pt. 6. The next six elements of a national security state

pt. 7. The national security state scorecard, a possible future, overall cultural themes

pt. 8. Closing observations and the need for watchfulness.

Notes:

"Includes review and analysis of: Homeland Security Act, "Patriot Act II," Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, Supreme Court decisions, "National Strategy" documents, 9-11 Commission recommendations, and various ongoing developments nationally and internationally in the "war on terrorism."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4237-5163-9

0-87586-169-5

1-280-65566-6

1-280-65581-X

9786610655663

0-87586-197-0

OCLC:

50676582