Hossein-zadeh, Ismael, 1946-

The political economy of U.s. militarism / Ismael Hossein-zadeh. - New York ; Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007 - 296 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-289) and index.

The military-industrial giant: an empire in itself -- Imperial militarisms: past and present -- The rise of U.S. militarism -- Inventing "threats to our national interests" -- Militant Islam, terrorism, and "clash of civilizations" -- Behind the invasion of Iraq -- Waste, inefficiency, and the spoils of military spending -- The political economy of U.S. military spending -- Limits of U.S. militarism.

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Military-industrial complex--United States.


United States--Military policy--Economic aspects.

H825 2007