U.S. Border Security

Gr 9 Up—This comprehensive text brings a 21st-century perspective to the issues involved in border security and the proposed solutions. The borders considered include the 95,000 miles of shoreline and defined air space, and the 327 official ports of entry. Specific issues in securing the physical land and water borders with Canada and Mexico are discussed separately. Chapters include "Background and History," "Problems, Controversies and Solutions," "Border Security in an International Context," "Biographical Sketches," and "Data and Documents." The chapter of annotated print and online resources is especially thorough. In-text citations with complete reference lists at the end of each chapter make this resource most helpful for those conducting research or debating topics related to border security, human trafficking, drugs and weapons smuggling, or terrorism.—Patricia N. McClune, Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, PA