US Defense Politics: The Origins of Security Policy

This book provides an accessible overview of US defense politics for upper-level students, focusing on the process of defense policy-making rather than just the outcomes. It examines key themes such as US grand strategy, the roles of the president and Congress, organizational interests, who joins the military, weapon purchases, management of defense, and public attitudes toward the military. The fourth edition is essential reading for students of US defense politics, national security policy, and homeland security.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers an accessible introduction to US defense politics, catering to upper-level students. With a fresh update and revised content, it delves into the Trump Administration and Space Force, providing valuable insights. The authors examine the intricate dynamics that shape US defense policy, emphasizing the interplay between political and organizational interests. They caution against excessive focus on planning, centralization, and technocracy, instead emphasizing the broader process of defense policy-making.

US Defense Politics stands apart from traditional textbooks by placing greater emphasis on the intricacies of the policy-making process. It explores key themes such as US grand strategy, the roles of the president and Congress in military control, organizational interests, civil-military relations, recruitment into the military, post-war outcomes for veterans, weapon acquisition, defense management, intra- and inter-service relations, public attitudes toward the military, homeland security, and the intelligence community.

The fourth edition of this book is an indispensable resource for students pursuing studies in US defense politics, national security policy, homeland security, US foreign policy, public policy, and public administration. It offers a thorough and insightful analysis, equipping students with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand the complex dynamics of American national security.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 174 x 247 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367431884
Edition number: 4 New edition