02414nam 2200625 a 450 991078096820332120230207231020.00-8262-6649-5(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 conversionthe hardening of American defense policyColumbia University of Missouri Press20081 online resource (361 p.)Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--2004.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 makingFBCMX (Weapons system)HistoryFBCDeterrence (Strategy)United StatesHistoryFBCForsvarspolitikFBCNational sikkerhedFBCUSAFBCUnited StatesForeign relations1977-1981United StatesMilitary policyDecision makingNational securityDecision making.MX (Weapons system)History.Deterrence (Strategy)History.ForsvarspolitikNational sikkerhedUSAzAuten Brian J.1969-1501437MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910780968203321Carter's conversion3728557UNINA