Subtle Tools

Subtle ToolsDiscover a riveting exploration into the impact of security policies post September 11 with 'Subtle Tools.' This insightful book by Karen Greenberg delves into the covert methods that undermined American democracy, from their origins in the George W. Bush administration to their heightened use during the Trump era. Greenberg, a leading expert on the U. S. security state, meticulously reveals how bureaucratic confusion, secrecy, and imprecise language

Discover a riveting exploration into the impact of security policies post-September 11 with 'Subtle Tools.' This insightful book by Karen Greenberg delves into the covert methods that undermined American democracy, from their origins in the George W. Bush administration to their heightened use during the Trump era. Greenberg, a leading expert on the U.S. security state, meticulously reveals how bureaucratic confusion, secrecy, and imprecise language served as weapons against democratic principles, impacting everything from separation of powers to constitutional adherence. Through a compelling narrative, the book illustrates the troubling shift in America's political landscape, showing how these subtle tools facilitated the suppression of protests, the weaponization of immigration policies, and disinformation campaigns that threaten the very foundation of democracy. This brand new edition, published by Princeton University Press in 2021, is essential for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of national security and its repercussions on societal norms. Gain a deeper insight into the enduring effects of the war on terror with this thought-provoking read that sheds light on the shadows of governance and the significance of transparency. Order now to comprehend how these policies have reshaped America, and remember that shipping is FREE, allowing you to embrace this essential read with ease. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery as orders are non-cancelable.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691215839
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press


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How policies forged after September 11 were weaponized under Trump and turned on American democracy itselfIn the wake of the September 11 terror attacks, the American government implemented a wave of overt policies to fight the nation’s enemies. Unseen and undetected by the public, however, another set of tools were brought to bear on the domestic front. In this riveting book, one of today’s leading experts on the US security state shows how these “subtle tools” imperiled the very foundations of democracy, from the separation of powers and transparency in government to adherence to the Constitution.Taking readers from Ground Zero to the Capitol insurrection, Karen Greenberg describes the subtle tools that were forged under George W. Bush in the name of security: imprecise language, bureaucratic confusion, secrecy, and the bypassing of procedural and legal norms. While the power and legacy of these tools lasted into the Obama years, reliance on them increased exponentially in the Trump era, both in the fight against terrorism abroad and in battles closer to home. Greenberg discusses how the Trump administration weaponized these tools to separate families at the border, suppress Black Lives Matter protests, and attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election.Revealing the deeper consequences of the war on terror, Subtle Tools paints a troubling portrait of an increasingly undemocratic America where disinformation, xenophobia, and disdain for the law became the new norm, and where the subtle tools of national security threatened democracy itself.