The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society

S. Mike Pavelec

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ABC-CLIO
18 January 2010

Defence strategy, planning & research; Armaments industries

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.

Edited by: S. Mike Pavelec
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.089kg
ISBN: 9781598841879
ISBN 10: 1598841874
Pages: 427
Publication Date: 18 January 2010
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sterling Michael Pavelec is associate professor of airpower history at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

Reviews for The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society

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