The political economy of U.S. militarism / Ismael Hossein-zadeh.

Author/creator Hossein-zadeh, Ismael, 1946-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
Description296 pages ; 22 cm
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Variant title Political economy of US militarism
Variant title Political economy of United States militarism
Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [283]-289) and index.
LCCN 2006041583
ISBN1403972850
ISBN9781403972859