The Emerging American Garrison State [Hardcover]

The constitutional structure of the American federal government is no longer providing responsible and effective governance. To overcome the current paralysis in government, to resume effective management of its crippled economy and of its global empire, a new pattern of government is emerging, one that adheres to the earlier outlines of the garrison state. This volume takes account of the gradual measures that have already been taken to respond to the current paralysis outlines the new pattern of governance that will replace the failing institutions of the constitutional state.What is a Garrison State The American Imperium, What is it? Historical Antecedents Origins and Consolidation of the Imperium The Shock of 9/11 and its Consequences The Five Dimensions of the American Garrison State The Autonomous Commander in Chief The Threat to Civil Liberties American Demographics and the Garrison State The Garrison State and America's FutureMilton Esman is the John S. Knight Professor of International Studies and professor of Government, Emeritus, at Cornell, USA. His research and publications have focused on public administration in developing countries and the politics and conflicts involved in ethnic pluralism. He is the author of 10 published books and of numerous articles in refereed journals and of chapters in edited books. A long time student of trends in American government, he has published several works on American politics.