The militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border, 1978-1992: low-intensity conflict doctrine comes home"Focuses on the growing militarization of US immigration and drug policy along Mexico/US border. Well-researched monograph examines potential for human rights violations by Border Patrol operations and other law enforcement efforts"--Handbook of Latin Ame |
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| Title | The militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border, 1978-1992: low-intensity conflict doctrine comes home CMAS border & migration studies series |
| Author | Timothy J Dunn |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | CMAS Books, University of Texas at Austin, 1997 |
| ISBN | 0292715803, 9780292715806 |
| Length | 307 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / General History / Latin America / Mexico History / Military / United States History / North America Political Science / General Political Science / Law Enforcement Political Science / Political Freedom & Security / Law Enforcement Social Science / Emigration & Immigration Technology & Engineering / Military Science |
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