THE CLOSING OF THE AMERICAN BORDER Terrorism, Immigration and Security Since 9/11

Alden examines the state of American border and immigration security since 9/11. Before that date, the U.S. probably had the most liberal immigration policies in the world and a border in name only. Since then, according to the author, the efforts to balance security and openness have sometimes been at odds with each other and had the ultimate consequence of hurting the country economically, as well as damaging the image of the country worldwide. Robertson Dean has a deep, rich bass-baritone that is a splendid match of text and voice. He is dispassionate but not monotonous in his delivery. This measured delivery, when combined with his resonant voice, makes this a serious reading of a serious work. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2009]