The Missile Defense Controversy: Technology in Search of a Mission" This revised and updated edition identifies the cultural factors and specific administrative agendas that have shaped the way we view ballistic missile technology. Three new sections connect our recent, sudden shifts in foreign policy to ongoing historical patterns. Whether cautioning against the Òalmost neurotic pursuit of absolute securityÓ or examining the powerful influence of religion on military buildup, Ernest J.Yanarella uncovers the deeply ingrained attitudes that will determine the future of American missile defense. |
Contents
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| 13 | |
2 The Army Gets a Mission | 26 |
3 McNamaras Twin Revolution in Defense DecisionMaking | 43 |
4 Zeus Denied | 60 |
5 Exit Zeus Enter NikeX | 79 |
From NikeX to Sentinel | 102 |
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The Missile Defense Controversy: Technology in Search of a Mission Ernest Yanarella Limited preview - 1977 |
The Missile Defense Controversy: Technology in Search of a Mission Ernest J. Yanarella Limited preview - 2002 |
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