The Missile Defense Controversy: Technology in Search of a Mission

by Ernest J. Yanarella

Book Overview

" 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 "almost neurotic pursuit of absolute security" or examining the powerful influence of religion on military buildup, Ernest J.Yanarella uncovers the deeply...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813190320
• ISBN13: 9780813190327
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher