Captives of the Cold War Economy: The Struggle for Defense Conversion in America

Description: Captives of the Cold War Economy by John J. Accordino As Accordino explains, at the federal level, the Iron Triangle comprised of the Pentagon, defense contractors, and a conservative Congress maintained defense spending at Cold War levels, encouraging contractors to stay focused on defense. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The end of the Cold War in 1989 gave rise to hopes for a new, more peaceful international system and for the redirection of military expenditures—over one-half of annual U.S. federal discretionary spending—toward education and health care, renewing the nations infrastructure, environmental mitigation, and alternative energy sources. At the beginning of the 21st Century, U.S. military spending remains stuck at 85% of the Cold War average.Why? As Accordino explains, at the federal level, the Iron Triangle comprised of the Pentagon, defense contractors, and a conservative Congress maintained defense spending at Cold War levels, encouraging contractors to stay focused on defense. When some procurement cutbacks and base closures occurred, growth interests recruited lower-wage branch plants, sports, and entertainment facilities, rather than supporting the hard work of defense conversion that creates higher-paying jobs. Nevertheless, some defense contractors and community interests did embrace conversion, showing remarkable potential. Of particular interest to scholars and researchers involved with urban and regional planning, public administration and local politics, and regional economic development. Author Biography JOHN J. ACCORDINO is Associate Professor of Economic Development Policy and Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Virginia Commonwealth University./e Among his earlier publications are The United States in the Global Economy: Challenges and Policy Choices and Community-Based Development: An Idea Whose Time has Come. He is a past chair of the American Planning Associations Economic Development Division. Table of Contents PrefaceThe National Context: Defense Spending and Conversion Policy in the 1990sThe Community Context: Development Interests and Economic DependencyThe Military Metropolis: Boosters, Bases, and Shipbuilding in Hampton RoadsThe New Face of Defense: Systems Engineers, Bureaucrats in Suburban and Northern VirginiaRural Areas and Small Cities: Dependency, Adjustment, and ConversionThe State Politics of Defense Restructuring: Adjustment and ResistanceConversion Advocacy in Other States and LocalitiesTransforming the Politics of Defense Conversion Review ?This well-written and well-organized book is recommended for public, academic, and professional library collections.?-Choice"This well-written and well-organized book is recommended for public, academic, and professional library collections."-Choice Long Description The end of the Cold War in 1989 gave rise to hopes for a new, more peaceful international system and for the redirection of military expenditures--over one-half of annual U.S. federal discretionary spending--toward education and health care, renewing the nations infrastructure, environmental mitigation, and alternative energy sources. At the beginning of the 21st Century, U.S. military spending remains stuck at 85% of the Cold War average. Why? As Accordino explains, at the federal level, the Iron Triangle comprised of the Pentagon, defense contractors, and a conservative Congress maintained defense spending at Cold War levels, encouraging contractors to stay focused on defense. When some procurement cutbacks and base closures occurred, growth interests recruited lower-wage branch plants, sports, and entertainment facilities, rather than supporting the hard work of defense conversion that creates higher-paying jobs. Nevertheless, some defense contractors and community interests did embrace conversion, showing remarkable potential. Of particular interest to scholars and researchers involved with urban and regional planning, public administration and local politics, and regional economic development. Review Quote "This well-written and well-organized book is recommended for public, academic, and professional library collections." Choice Details ISBN0275965619 Author John J. Accordino Year 2000 ISBN-10 0275965619 ISBN-13 9780275965617 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2000-07-30 Subtitle The Struggle for Defense Conversion in American Communities Country of Publication United States DEWEY 355.62260973 Short Title CAPTIVES OF THE COLD WAR ECONO Language English Media Book Place of Publication Westport Pages 224 Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780275965617 UK Release Date 2000-07-30 AU Release Date 2000-07-30 NZ Release Date 2000-07-30 US Release Date 2000-07-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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