Soldiers of reason : the Rand Corporation and the rise of the American empire /
By: Abella, Alex
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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
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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.
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 355.070973 AB SO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0046261 |
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| 355.0335536 AR MS The arms trade, military services and the security market in the Gulf States : | 355.033573 CO BI The big stick : | 355.033573 OH SE The Senkaku paradox : | 355.070973 AB SO Soldiers of reason : | 355.11540973 AB BU Business networking for veterans : | 355.34 JA PE Persian gulf command : | 355.343 CL CY Cyber war : |
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.
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