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Fortress America: On the Frontlines of Homeland Security --An Inside Look at the Coming Surveillance State

Matthew Brzezinski
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Fortress America: On the Frontlines of Homeland Security --An Inside Look at the Coming Surveillance State

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

Book Brief

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Matthew Brzezinski

Fortress America: On the Frontlines of Homeland Security --An Inside Look at the Coming Surveillance State

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Fortress America: On the Frontlines of Homeland Security, Matthew Brzezinski explores the evolving landscape of American homeland security. Through firsthand accounts and detailed analysis, the book delves into the expansion of surveillance measures and security strategies post-9/11, highlighting their implications for individuals' privacy and civil liberties in a rapidly changing world.

Informative

Mysterious

Unnerving

Challenging

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.0

17 ratings

35%

Loved it

47%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Matthew Brzezinski's Fortress America offers a compelling exploration of homeland security and surveillance, praised for its thorough research and insightful analysis. However, some critics find it alarmist and lacking solutions. It remains a thought-provoking read on security vs. privacy in a post-9/11 world.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fortress America: On the Frontlines of Homeland Security --An Inside Look at the Coming Surveillance State?

Readers interested in Fortress America typically enjoy topics on national security, surveillance, and privacy. Fans of 1984 by George Orwell or The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff will appreciate its in-depth analysis of emerging security measures.

4.0

17 ratings

35%

Loved it

47%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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