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 in countless ways. Airline security has tightened, mail   service is closely examined, and restrictions on civil liberties are more   readily imposed by the government and accepted by a wary public.   The altered American landscape, however, includes more than security   measures and ID cards. The country's desperate quest for security is   visible in many less obvious, yet more insidious ways. In Scapegoats of   September 11th, criminologist Michael Welch argues that the "war on terror"   is a political charade that delivers illusory comfort, stokes fear, and   produces scapegoats used as emotional relief. Regrettably, much of the   outrage that resulted from September 11th has been targeted at those not   involved in the attacks on the Pentagon or the Twin Towers. As this book   explains, those people have become the scapegoats of September 11th.  Welch   takes on the uneasy task of sorting out the various manifestations of   displaced aggression, most notably the hate crimes and state crimes that   have become embarrassing hallmarks both at home and abroad.

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