Soldiers of reason : the Rand Corporation and the rise of the American empire /
By: Abella, Alex
Material type: BookPublisher: Orlando, Fla. : Harcourt, c2009.Edition: 1st ed.Description: 388 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780156033442; 0151010811Subject(s): Research institutes -- United States -- History -- 20th century | Military research -- United States -- History -- 20th century | Military research -- United States -- History | Military policy -- United StatesDDC classification: 355/.07/0973 Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Traces the history of the RAND Corporation from its origins as a World War II consultant to the Air Force to its current role in the United States' invasion of Iraq, exploring how the organization has influenced every major military operation since its creation.
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 355.070973 AB SO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0046261 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [315]-362) and index.
Traces the history of the RAND Corporation from its origins as a World War II consultant to the Air Force to its current role in the United States' invasion of Iraq, exploring how the organization has influenced every major military operation since its creation.
Adult
Adult.