The new American militarism, how Americans are seduced by war, Andrew J. Bacevich
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The new American militarism, how Americans are seduced by war, Andrew J. Bacevich
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-275) and index
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index present
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non fiction
Main title
The new American militarism
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844246355
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Andrew J. Bacevich
Sub title
how Americans are seduced by war
Summary
"A dangerous dual obsession has taken hold of Americans, conservative and liberals alike. For the past several decades, we have seen a dark marriage of militarism and utopian ideology; of unprecedented military might wed to a blind faith in the universality of American values. In [this book], Andrew Bacevich examines the origins and implications of this misguided approach, which emerged as a reaction to the Vietnam War and the culture of the 1960s. The result, acutely evident in the aftermath of 9/11, has been a revival of global ambitions and overweening certainty coupled with a pronounced affinity for the sword--and a decade of costly foreign wars.... Urging us to restore a sense of realism and proportion to U.S. Policy, Bacevich proposes to bring American methods back into harmony with the nation's founding ideals."--Page [4] of cover
Table Of Contents
Introduction -- Wilsonians under arms -- The military profession at bay -- Left, right, left -- California dreaming -- Onward -- War club -- Blood for oil -- Common defense -- Afterword
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