The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society

The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 454
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ISBN-10 : 9781598841886
ISBN-13 : 1598841882
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Download or read book The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society written by S. Mike Pavelec and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-01-18 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first complete reference on the military-industrial complex, from its Cold War era expansion to the present. The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society addresses the broad subject of the political economy of defense research and its wide-reaching effects on many aspects of American life. Ranging from the massive arms buildup of the Cold War to the influx of private contractors and corporations such as Halliburton, it reveals the interconnectedness of the military, industry, and government within the history of this public/private enterprise. The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society offers over 100 alphabetically organized entries on a wide of range of significant research bodies and government agencies, as well as important people, events, and technologies. In addition, a series of essays looks at such essential topics as propaganda, think tanks, defense budgeting, the defense industry and the economy, and the breakdown of the military-industrial complex in Vietnam. With this work, students, policymakers, and other interested readers will understand the ramifications of the relationships between industry, scientific and technological communities, the government, and society.


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