The Enemy Within: Intelligence Gathering, Law Enforcement, and Civil Liberties in the Wake of September 11

by Stephen J. Schulhofer

The federal government, in the name of fighting a war on terrorism, has acquired comprehensive and wide-ranging new surveillance and law enforcement powers. While many of the new measures reflect legitimate concerns and the elusive nature of the terrorist threat, Stephen J. Schulhofer argues that many of these measures needlessly sacrifice important freedoms and might end up hampering, rather than advancing, the government's antiterrorist efforts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087078482X
• ISBN13: 9780870784828
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Century Foundation Press
• Length: 83 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.4" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Well Thought Out Report

I thought the book was well balanced and thought out. It was worth the time to read.

The Enemy Within: Intelligence Gathering, Law Enforcement, a

It was enlightening. I love books that push you to think and analyze, even after you put it on your book shelf. The Enemy... did just that. I suggest any analytical minded person to read it.