Militarism, U.S.A. by Colonel James A Donovan PB, Good condition 1970

Description: Col. James A. Donovan (USMC, retired) wrote this now almost-forgotten book, a critique of America's warlike culture. Some excerpts: “Then there have been a large ration of war comic books devoured for years by the young and simple-minded. They have been generally violent, bloody, and concerned with the militant destruction of “Commies,” “Reds,” “Nazis,” and all the other “bad guys” who threaten the “good guys” on our side. The images and attitudes created by the steady diet of this form of entertainment and the resulting beliefs formed in the immature minds of young generations are hard to define. The influence has probably been considerable.” The book, from 1970, argues that the military-industrial complex is a conjunction of the immense defense establishment and the vast permanent arms industry. There is an additional complex of related interests which include reserves, veterans, scientists, university research centers, congressmen, local businesses, labor, professional publications, and even news media. As for the vast network of overseas bases: “Over the years, the real purposes of many of these overseas bases has changed from tactical and strategic locations of military value to elaborate American housing and logistic installations away from home. They provide locations and facilities for some units that would have no reason for existence if based in the United States, and they furnish justification for interesting and attractive overseas travel and adventure for the troops and their families.” All proceeds go directly to the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, Vermont. Thank you very much for supporting our library! We protect our books by shipping in boxes, not envelopes, and we do not use stock photos.

Price: 29 USD

Location: Burlington, Vermont

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