Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. American studies now: Critical histories of the present ii
3. Contents v
4. Overview vii
5. An Introduction without a Beginning 1
6. 1. Mourning in America 26
7. 2. Privacy and Security 46
8. 3. Liberal Torture 69
9. 4. Extrajudicial Assassination by Drone 89
10. A Conclusion without an Ending 109
11. Acknowledgments 119
12. Notes 121
13. Glossary 133
14. Key Figures 137
15. Selected Bibliography 139