The 1970s and the Making of the Modern US-Mexico Border

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By Aaron Brown

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This book examines United States policies fortifying its border with Mexico during the 1960s-1980s in response to rising crime, economic stagnation, and global insecurity. Using archival research, Brown highlights the origins of the ongoing US-Mexico border issue to shed light on current perspectives.

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Preface: A Changing Border Presents New Challenges

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Nixon's Border War

Chapter 2: Fears of a "Silent Invasion"

Chapter 3: The Drug Economy Expands

Chapter 4: Breakthrough or Breakdown?

Conclusion

Epilogue: A Bipartisan Border Security Agenda Emerges

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