Title: Imperial delusions : American militarism and endless war /
Authors: Boggs, Carl.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Militarism United STates.; Civil-military relations United States; United States Military policy.
Abstract: Argues that the United States is dominated by a new militarism, one that has become more potent and menacing since 9/11, explores the origins and development of this new militarism, and shows its devastating effects on American society and foreign policy. As America expands its influence, Imperial Delusions demonstrates how Americans have become addicted to war--allowing a military culture to control their interactions with each other and the world. [Publisher web site].
Contents: 1. THE RISE OF THE MILITARY BEHEMOTH -- 2. THE U.S. STRUGGLE FOR GLOBAL DOMINATION -- 3. THE MILITARY AND SUBVERSION OF DEMOCRATIC POLITICS -- 4. THE CULTURE OF MILITARISM -- 5. THE CRIMES OF EMPIRE -- 6. THE ECLIPSE OF U.S. HEGEMONY?