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Author:

Auten, Brian J., 1969-

Title:

Carter's conversion : the hardening of American defense policy / Brian J. Auten.

Publisher:

University of Missouri Press,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xiv, 344 p. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Carter, Jimmy,--1924---Political and social views.
United States--Foreign relations--1977-1981
United States--Decision making.--Decision making.
National security--United States--Decision making.
MX (Weapons system)--History.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization--Military policy
Deterrence (Strategy)--United States--History.

Notes:

Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--2004. Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-332) and index.

Summary:

"Examining Carter's dramatic shift from advocating defense budget cuts early in his administration to supporting development of the MX missile and modernization of NATO's Long-Range Theater Nuclear Force by the end of his presidency, the author argues, counter to common interpretations, that the shift was a "self-correcting" policy change in response to the prevailing international military environment"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0826218164 (alk. paper)
9780826218162 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)227919915

LCCN:

2008036958

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)