Nancy E. MarionNancy E. Marion is professor of political science and associate chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in political science from the State University of New York, an M.S. in crminal justice from American University and a B.S. in administration of justice from Pennsylvania State University. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and books, including The Public Policy of Crime and Criminal Justice. Her research interests center around the interplay of politics and criminal justice/homeland security policy.'Most recently, she was awarded a research grant from the Canadian government to study border security issues and the “intermestic” nature of homeland security policies. Read More Read Less