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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: S. Mike PavelecPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: ABC-CLIO Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.089kg ISBN: 9781598841879ISBN 10: 1598841874 Pages: 427 Publication Date: 01 January 2010 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews<p> For undergraduates researching the topic, and for general readers, this book would serve as an excellent starting point. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general audience. - <p>Choice For undergraduates researching the topic, and for general readers, this book would serve as an excellent starting point. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general audience. - Choice Author InformationSterling Michael Pavelec is associate professor of airpower history at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |