Creating the National Security State

A History of the Law That Transformed America

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• Douglas K. Stuart

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• 360 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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Examining the political and bureaucratic conflicts leading to the 1947 National Security Act, this study highlights the pivotal years from 1937 to 1960. It delves into how the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and World War II shaped debates that resulted in the legislation. Additionally, the book explores the transformation of newly established national security agencies amid early Cold War struggles over their missions, budgets, and influence, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of American foreign and defense policymaking.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback