This revised and updated edition identifies the cultural factors and specific administrative agendas that have shaped the way we view ballistic missile technology. Three new sections connect our recent, sudden shifts in foreign policy to ongoing historical patterns. Whether cautioning against the "almost neurotic pursuit of absolute security" or examining the powerful influence of religion on military buildup, Ernest J.Yanarella uncovers the deeply ingrained attitudes that will determine the future of American missile defense.

About the Author
Ernest J. Yanarella is a professor of political science at the University of Kentucky.

Reviews
A very useful history of the antiballistic missile controversy. - American Historical Review ""One of the most thorough case studies of national security decision making."" - Military Affairs ""For anyone interested in the force of the 'technological imperative' in determining foreign policy, this admirably uncluttered and concisely presented study is essential reading."" - Book Forum



Book Information
ISBN 9780813190327
Author Ernest J. Yanarella
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint The University Press of Kentucky
Publisher The University Press of Kentucky