Us Defense Politics: The Origins of Security Policy Tapa blanda - 2014

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Second edition. Softcover volume, measuring approximately 7" x 10", is like new. Illustrated with in-text b&w photos, tables and graphs. xvi/230 pages."This textbook provides an accessible overview of US defense politics for upper-level students. This new edition has been fully updated and revised, with a new chapter on intelligence and new material on unmanned drones, women in the military, the Tea Party, and other key issues. Analyzing the ways in which the United States prepares for war, the authors demonstrate how political and organizational interests determine US defense policy and warn against over-emphasis on planning, centralization, and technocracy. Emphasizing the process of defense policy-making rather than just the outcomes of that process, "US Defense Politics" departs from the traditional style of many existing textbooks. Designed to help students understand the practical side of American national security policy, the book examines the following key themes: US grand strategy; who joins… Leer más

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Routledge, 2014-02-16. Paperback. Good. This listing is for US Defense Politics: The origins of security policy This edition is basically identical to the ISBN 1138657646 SAVE YOUR MONEY and buy the early edition! Do not waste your money at the bookstore on the 3 edition. This edition will work for your class guaranteed. Your book will be shipped out immediately within 24 hours of purchase. If for some reason you're unhappy with any of our textbooks products, you are welcome to return the book back to us within 30 days of the purchase for a full refund We will ship your book to any United States based territory and to most international countries using 's very convenient Global Shipping Program. Thank you for your business! We strive to offer the best and fastest customer service on , so please don't hesitate to email us if you have any questions or concerns and we will get back to you promptly, have a great day!