Auten, Brian J., 1969-
Carter's conversion the hardening of American defense policy / [electronic resource] : Brian J. Auten. - Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2008. - xiv, 344 p.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--2004.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-332) and index.
"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.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2013.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
GBA8C2023 bnb
Uk
Carter, Jimmy, 1924- --Political and social views.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization--Military policy.
National security--Decision making.--United States
MX (Weapons system)--History.
Deterrence (Strategy)--History.--United States
United States--Foreign relations--1977-1981.
United States--Military policy--Decision making.
Electronic books.
E873.2 / .A98 2008eb
973.926092
Carter's conversion the hardening of American defense policy / [electronic resource] : Brian J. Auten. - Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2008. - xiv, 344 p.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--2004.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-332) and index.
"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.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2013.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
GBA8C2023 bnb
Uk
Carter, Jimmy, 1924- --Political and social views.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization--Military policy.
National security--Decision making.--United States
MX (Weapons system)--History.
Deterrence (Strategy)--History.--United States
United States--Foreign relations--1977-1981.
United States--Military policy--Decision making.
Electronic books.
E873.2 / .A98 2008eb
973.926092