How Patriotic is the Patriot Act?

Freedom Versus Security in the Age of Terrorism

Autori

• Amitai Etzioni

Parametri

• 212 pagine
• 8 ore

• Governo
• Saggistica

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The book explores the tension between national security and civil liberties, particularly in the context of the Patriot Act. Following President Bush's call to extend the act's provisions, Amitai Etzioni examines the implications of such legislation, likening it to historical threats to civil rights. He emphasizes the need for a balanced discourse that acknowledges the dual commitments of protecting citizens and preserving their freedoms, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the act's impact on American society.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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