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Ã2012., Broadway Paperbacks Call No: 306.27 Mad Edition: First paperback edi Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Details the growth of America's military forces, discussing how they has reached their current state and spotlighting their use as a global security force. Discusses how better to apply America's military in order to check its authority and cut unnecessary spending.
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Call No: 355.6 MIL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: When President Eisenhower identified the military-industrial complex as a powerful component of political and economic life in the United States, he also warned against feeding it too much power. That balance continues to be a hot debate. Where will readers stand on using military spending to fuel economic growth or limiting that spending to leave room for social programs? Should we be bolstering geopolitical power with military strength or limiting military spending in order to combat wasteful budgets? From drones to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to cyberoperations, this reporting reveals the extent of military spending and the complex political problems associated with controlling it. Beyond the text, features to further challenge readers include media literacy terms and questions.