For might and right, Cold War defense spending and the remaking of American democracy, Michael Brenes
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For might and right, Cold War defense spending and the remaking of American democracy, Michael Brenes
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
For might and right
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bibliography
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1154561187
Responsibility statement
Michael Brenes
Series statement
Culture and politics in the Cold War and beyond
Sub title
Cold War defense spending and the remaking of American democracy
Summary
"How did the global Cold War influence American politics at home? For Might and Right traces the story of how Cold War defense spending remade participatory politics, producing a powerful and dynamic political coalition that reached across party lines. This "Cold War coalition" favored massive defense spending over social welfare programs, bringing together a diverse array of actors from across the nation, including defense workers, community boosters, military contractors, current and retired members of the armed services, activists, and politicians. Faced with neoliberal austerity and uncertainty surrounding America's foreign policy after the 1960s, increased military spending became a bipartisan solution to create jobs and stimulate economic growth, even in the absence of national security threats. Using a rich array of archival sources, Michael Brenes draws important connections between economic inequality and American militarism that enhance our understanding of the Cold War's continued impact on American democracy and the resilience of the military-industrial complex, up to the age of Donald Trump"--, Provided by publisher
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Subject
- Militarism -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- Cold War + Influence
- Political culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- Defense contracts -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- United States -- Armed Forces -- Appropriations and expenditures
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989
- Political participation -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- United States -- Economic conditions -- 1945-
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- Militarism -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- Cold War + Influence
- Political culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- Defense contracts -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- United States -- Armed Forces -- Appropriations and expenditures
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989
- Political participation -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- United States -- Economic conditions -- 1945-
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