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Drift : The Unmooring of American Military Power by Rachel Maddow (2012, Hardcover)
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This book, titled "Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power" by Rachel Maddow, is a hardcover publication that measures 8.7 inches in length, 5.8 inches in width, and 1 inch in height. It has a weight of 14.5 ounces and contains 288 pages. The book was published in 2012 by Crown Publishing Group and T.H.E. It is written in English and falls under the genres of history and political science. The book covers a wide range of topics including public policy, military policy, international relations, and American government. It also touches on economic policy, security, and political freedom. This book is a great addition to any library and a must-read for anyone interested in military and political history.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100307460983
ISBN-139780307460981
eBay Product ID (ePID)143631574
Product Key Features
Book TitleDrift : the Unmooring of American Military Power
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicPublic Policy / Military Policy, Military / General, Military / United States, General, International Relations / General, United States / 21st Century, American Government / General, Public Policy / Economic Policy, Security (National & International), Political Freedom, American Government / National
GenrePolitical Science, History
AuthorRachel Maddow
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight14.5 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2012-000998
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal306.2/70973
SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestseller that charts America's dangerous drift into a state of perpetual war. "One of my favorite ideas is, never to keep an unnecessary soldier," Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1792. Neither Jefferson nor the other Founders could ever have envisioned the modern national security state, with its tens of thousands of "privateers"; its bloated Department of Homeland Security; its rusting nuclear weapons, ill-maintained and difficult to dismantle; and its strange fascination with an unproven counterinsurgency doctrine. Written with bracing wit and intelligence, Rachel Maddow's Drift argues that we've drifted away from America's original ideals and become a nation weirdly at peace with perpetual war, with all the financial and human costs that entails. To understand how we've arrived at such a dangerous place, Maddow takes us from the Vietnam War to today's war in Afghanistan, along the way exploring the disturbing rise of executive authority, the gradual outsourcing of our war-making capabilities to private companies, the plummeting percentage of American families whose children fight our constant wars for us, and even the changing fortunes of G.I. Joe. She offers up a fresh, unsparing appraisal of Reagan's radical presidency. Ultimately, she shows us just how much we stand to lose by allowing the priorities of the national security state to overpower our political discourse. Sensible yet provocative, dead serious yet seriously funny, Drift will reinvigorate a "loud and jangly" political debate about how, when, and where to apply America's strength and power--and who gets to make those decisions., There's a war going on, argues Maddow: a battle between the priorities of civilian life and of the war machine, and right now the national security sector is winning--leaving the United States "less" strong and secure. In "Drift," Maddow shows how deeply militarized our culture has become--how the role of the national security sector has shape-shifted and grown over the past century to the point of being financially unsustainable and confused in mission.
LC Classification NumberUA23.M17 2012
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- Apr 14, 2018
Written by an Exceptional MSNBC News Anchor
With wit and erudition, Rachel Maddow addresses the modern role of the USA's military. Her PhD is put to good use in this insightful analysis. As fresh as her newscasts, this book is written with style and a little paradoxical humor, making it a knowledgeable, and worthwhile read for a wide audience.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 24, 2019
The gradual "Drift" of the military's objective and how it is pursued.
Well researched and written by a leading MSNBC reporter, Rachel Maddow who has an Oxford degree. One sharp woman!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 13, 2021
A Compelling Story told by one of America's Top Journalists!
Rachel Maddow is one of my favorite journalists because she does the necessary research to present the background, the facts, and information about all of the players involved in every story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 04, 2019
Real history for those who are actually paying attention
Brilliant, concise and to the point. And yet chock full of detail. Most of it ugly.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 18, 2023
Rachel is great!
I've been too busy with personal business and Christmas to read the book. However, one book is for me and other book is a gift.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 24, 2016
Very interesting
This book, like Rachel's TV program, is very interesting & informative. It certainly brings you back in political history...Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 02, 2021
Highly Recommended
This book is brilliantly laid out, compellingly written and engaged me from beginning to end. If this is a subject that interests you, I highly recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 29, 2024
Excellet reading
Maddow is a very good writer. Much more compelling than I expected.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 31, 2019
Good item
Got quick good itemVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 28, 2020
Brilliant reporting and analysis.
It's by Rachel Maddow. Enough said.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
