Imperial Delusions: American Militarism and Endless War

mil-i-ta-rism, n, A military state or condition; reliance on military force in administering government. A characteristic of regimes like the Soviet Union or communist China, militarism is rarely associated with American society and government. Rather, Americans see their nation as the peaceful mediator, intervening in world affairs only to "make the world safe for democracy". The uncomfortable reality, however, scarcely fits this kind of fanciful mythology. In this hard-hitting critique, Carl Boggs argues that the United States is dominated by a new militarism, one that has become more potent and menacing since 9/11. He skillfully explores the origins and development of this new militarism and shows its devastating effects on American society and foreign policy. As America expands its influence, Imperial Delusions demonstrates how Americans have become addicted to war-allowing a military culture to control their interactions with each other and the world.

Author: Carl Boggs
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 12/16/2004
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.28w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9780742527720

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 01/24/2005

About the Author
Carl Boggs is a professor in the School of Arts and Sciences at National University. His previous books include Masters of War: Militarism and Blowback in the Era of American Empire, The End of Politics: Corporate Power and the Decline of the Public Sphere, and The Socialist Tradition: From Crisis to Decline.