Essays on the Garrison StateHarold D. Lasswell Routledge, 2018 M01 18 - 143 pages Lasswell introduced the developmental construct of the garrison state as an antithesis of the civilian state more than fifty years ago, suggesting it would evolve from the industrial state in response to technical achievement. His original thoughts on the garrison state construct remain applicable today. This important volume brings together four major essays written by Lasswell. |
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