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Understand the fundamental shifts in American politics through this deep analysis of the post-World War II era. In Origins of the Warfare State, Carl Boggs examines how the transition from the "Good War" created a lasting system of perpetual war. This book provides a comprehensive look at the structures that define contemporary American governance and international relations. Readers will explore the development of the national security-state and the permanent war economy that emerged following 1945. The text investigates the expansion of military bases globally and the merger of corporate, state, and military power. By analyzing the rise of the imperial presidency and the nuclear establishment, Boggs explains the evolution of superpower ambitions. This work is essential for those studying military history and the political transformations that shaped the modern world. It offers a clear perspective on how wartime policies led to an authoritarian system that continues to influence the political landscape. Perfect for students, historians, and anyone interested in the history of American military and political structures.

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Analyzes the emergence of the post-World War II warfare state and its impact on contemporary American politics.

Examines the development of the permanent war economy and the national security-state structures.

Investigates the global expansion of military bases and the rise of superpower ambitions.

Explores the merger of state, corporate, and military power within the American political system.

Provides insight into the growth of the imperial presidency and the nuclear establishment.

Details how the outcomes of World War II led to the creation of an authoritarian system.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
14 September 2016
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27 April 2016

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