Main Justice: The Men and Women Who Enforce the Nation's Criminal Laws and Guard Its Liberties

by James McGee, Brian Duffy

This perceptive examination reveals how the Justice Department operates--from its role in history to critical evaluations of its wars against the Cali cocaine cartel, violent gangs in Shreveport and Chicago, high-level government espionage, and international terrorism.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction

399 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

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James McGee was born into an army family. He was educated in Gibraltar, Germany and Belfast, giving him a love of travel, which is evident in his meticulous, vivid portraits of diverse people and places. His career has encompassed banking, bookselling and thirteen years in the airline business. He has also presented book reviews for BBC local radio and several independent stations.

Reviews

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Justice Department through the eyes of two Washington post reporters