Warfare welfare : the not-so-hidden costs of America's permanent war economy / edited by Marcus G. Raskin and Gregory D. Squires.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Raskin, Marcus G., editor.

Squires, Gregory D., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

War--Economic aspects--United States--History.

War.

Militarism--United States--History.

Militarism.

Public welfare--United States--History.

Public welfare.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D. C. : Potomac Books, [2012]

Summary:

This edited volume reveals how a permanent war economy has made the United States unable to spread democracy abroad and has worsened domestic problems. The editors draw from classical readings in political theory, from primary documents (including key court decisions), and from social science research to analyze such issues as the effect of militarization and combativeness on the everyday lives of Americans. The editors also address the dire connection among banking losses, the housing recession, the welfare/national security state, and the challenge of rebuilding AmericaÆs infrastructure.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction: The Ground on Which We Stand: States of Warfare and Welfare; Part I: The Wars Abroad; 1 The Traditions of America; 2 The War and the Intellectuals; 3 Sanctions and the Security of Nations; 4 Future Peace: The Remaking of Scientists and Soldiers; 5 Peace and Realpolitik; Part II: The Wars at Home; 6 America's Permanent War Economy; 7 Schenck v. United States; 8 Detention, Treatment, and Trial of Certain Non-Citizens in the War Against Terrorism; 9 The Propaganda of History; 10 Some Economics of Class

11 The Social Construction of Disaster: New Orleans as the Paradigmatic American City12 Foreclosing on the Free Market: How to Remedy the Subprime Catastrophe; Conclusion: War Avoidance and a Peaceful Framework; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; About the Editors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-59797-570-2