Scapegoats of September 11th : : Hate Crimes & State Crimes in the War on Terror / / Michael Welch.
From its largest cities to deep within its heartland, from its heavily trafficked airways to its meandering country byways, America has become a nation racked by anxiety about terrorism and national security. In response to the fears prompted by the tragedy of September 11th, the country has changed...
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