In the shadow of war

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In this magisterial book, a prize-winning historian shows how war has defined modern America. Michael Sherry argues that America's intense preoccupation with war emerged on the eve of World War II, marking a turning point as important as the Revolution, the end of the frontier, and other watersheds in American history. In the fifty years since the war, says Sherry, militarization has reshaped every facet of American life: its politics, economics, culture, social relations, and place in the world.

subjects: History,  History, Military,  Military History,  National security,  Politics and government,  Social aspects,  Social aspects of War,  War,  United states, politics and government, 1933-1945,  United states, politics and government, 1945-1989,  United states, politics and government, 1989-,  United states, history, military,  War and society,  National security, united states,  Guerre et société,  Histoire,  Sécurité nationale,  Politique et gouvernement,  Histoire militaire,  Militarismus,  Militarisering,  United States,  War and society--history,  War and society--united states--history--20th century,  National security--history,  National security--united states--history--20th century,  E743 .s53 1995,  973.9

Places: United States

Times: 1933-1945,  1945-1989,  1989-,  20th century