The Civilian and the Military: A History of the American Antimilitarist Tradition

by Arthur A. Ekirch Jr.

Book Overview

Presenting a new perspective on the influence of the military complex on U.S. society, this account follows the rise and decline of the antimilitarist tradition--rooted in fear of dictatorship--that has been an important part of the American heritage from colonial times until the 1950s and even today. In addition to providing a documented historical survey of notable issues and landmarks that have affected the role of the civilian and the military...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598130358
• ISBN13: 9781598130355
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Independent Institute
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.9"