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Above the Law: Secret Deals, Political Fixes, and Other Misadventures of the U.S. Department of Justice
by Burnham, David
- Used
- first
- Condition
- very good, very good
- ISBN 10
- 0684806991
- ISBN 13
- 9780684806990
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About This Item
New York: Scribner, 1996. First Edition. First Printing. very good, very good. 444, notes, selected bibliography, index. The New York Times called the author "one of the most notable investigative reporters in the country. " David Burnham provides an inside look at the always political, sometimes corrupt, surprisingly inept, but steadily more powerful U.S. Department of Justice. Among the charges documented in this book: FBI and DEA expanded surveillance networks encompass average citizens rather than criminals. The failing War on Drugs takes over half of Justice's budget. FBI Director Freeh pushes misleading ad campaign about crime in the United States. Justice fails to investigate presidential pals. Surreptitious entry teams break into offices, houses, and warehouses to plant hidden cameras and mikes.
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- Bookseller
- Ground Zero Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46949
- Title
- Above the Law: Secret Deals, Political Fixes, and Other Misadventures of the U.S. Department of Justice
- Author
- Burnham, David
- Book Condition
- Used - very good, very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition. First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0684806991
- ISBN 13
- 9780684806990
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
- Keywords
- Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Drug Enforcement, FBI, DEA, Electronic Surveill, Wiretapping, Justice Department
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