the hardening of American defense policy Auten, Brian J. 1969- creator ebrary, Inc text bibliography biography Electronic books. mou Columbia University of Missouri Press c2008 2008 monographic eng

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xiv, 344 p. "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. Brian J. Auten. Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--2004. Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-332) and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. n-us--- Carter, Jimmy 1924- Political and social views North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military policy National security United States Decision making MX (Weapons system) History Deterrence (Strategy) United States History United States Foreign relations 1977-1981 United States Military policy Decision making E873.2 .A98 2008eb 973.926092 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10364845 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10364845 CaPaEBR 080822 ebr10364845