02327nam 2200577 a 450 991045704110332120200520144314.00-8262-6649-5(CKB)2520000000008127(OCoLC)647875349(CaPaEBR)ebrary10364845(SSID)ssj0000413596(PQKBManifestationID)11269995(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000413596(PQKBWorkID)10381089(PQKB)10048806(MiAaPQ)EBC3571010(Au-PeEL)EBL3571010(CaPaEBR)ebr10364845(EXLCZ)99252000000000812720080822d2008 ub 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrCarter's conversion[electronic resource] the hardening of American defense policy /Brian J. AutenColumbia University of Missouri Pressc20081 online resource (361 p.) Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--2004.0-8262-1816-4 Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-332) and index."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.National securityUnited StatesDecision makingMX (Weapons system)HistoryDeterrence (Strategy)United StatesHistoryUnited StatesForeign relations1977-1981United StatesMilitary policyDecision makingElectronic books.National securityDecision making.MX (Weapons system)History.Deterrence (Strategy)History.973.926092Auten Brian J.1969-896353MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910457041103321Carter's conversion2002508UNINA