By Chalmers Johnson

In the years after the Soviet Union imploded, the United States was described first as the globe's "lone superpower," then as a "reluctant sheriff," next as the "indispensable nation," and in the wake of 9/11, as a "New Rome." In this important national bestseller, Chalmers Johnson thoroughly explores the new militarism that is transforming America and compelling us to pick up the burden of empire.
Recalling the classic warnings against militarism-from George Washington's Farewell Address to Dwight Eisenhower's denunciation of the military-industrial complex-Johnson uncovers its roots deep in our past. Turning to the present, he maps America's expanding empire of military bases and the vast web of services that support them. He offers a vivid look at the new caste of professional militarists who have infiltrated multiple branches of government, who classify as "secret" everything they do, and for whom the manipulation of the military budget is of vital interest.

Published Date: 01/04/2005 Format: PaperBack ISBN: 0-8050-7797-9 Publisher: Owl Books Rating: Retail price: US Dollar $ 16.00 (Rs. 1,144.64) Our price: Rs. 840.00 You Save: Rs. 304.64 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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