Implosion - Downsizing the U.S. Military, 1987-2015 (Hardcover, New)

Since the buildup of U.S. armed forces peaked under Reagan in 1987, many changes have occurred in all four services, including reductions in both human and material resources. This study traces these trends and details the government's vision of how the military will look in the year 2015. Changes in the global security environment and pressure to decrease federal spending have resulted in force restructuring, eliminating major units, and displacing military and civilian personnel. Other consequences include base closures and reduced major weapon system inventories. Brasher discusses the implications of these new policies and assesses their current and future impact on American defense capabilities. The media has focussed considerable attention on the downsizing of U.S. forces. It predicted that base closures would have catastrophic effects on local communities, and it warned that women and minorities would see fewer opportunities for advancement within the military. Brasher chronicles the effects of base closures on many communities and determines that original fears were exaggerated. Women and minorities have also fared better than initially anticipated. In fact, especially in terms of relative combat power, the new military is even stronger than it was in 1987.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2000
First published:	May 2000
Authors:	Bart Brasher
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	280
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-31467-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Defence strategy, planning & research > General Promotions
LSN:	0-313-31467-5
Barcode:	9780313314674

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