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. Over 100 alphabetically organized entries on the
government agencies, defense contractors, academic institutions,
individuals, historic events, and technological breakthroughs
relevant to the emergence and growth of the military-industrial
complex Contributions from over 25 accomplished scholars and
experts on various aspects of the military-industrial complex and
its wide-ranging influence on Cold War and post-Cold War America A
detailed chronology of key events in the development of the
relationship between industry, science and technology, and the
government An extensive bibliography guiding readers to a wealth of
additional print resources for further investigation
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