Marcus G. Raskin

Based on the Campbell lectures in Christian faith and morality at Michigan State University in 1967, sponsored by the Dept. of Higher Education of the National Council of Churches and the National Campus Ministry Association. Includes bibliographical references.

Articles and documents on American foreign policy and the Viet-Nam crisis.

Contributors trace the evolution and expansion of the National Security State step-by-step through the Cold War up to the present. They demonstrate how, since 1947, decision-making has become more centralized and government less transparent. September 11 has refueled the national security apparatus, but it was up and running long before, [and argue that], far from being a radical breach, post-9/11 politics of interventionism abroad and heightened intolerance at home are an extension of the historical developments. From publisher description.

"...Clear-eyed manifesto for re-centering our economics and politics on the idea of the common good. Robert B. Reich...demonstrates that a common good not only exists but in fact constitutes the very essence of any society or nation...We must weigh the moral obligations of citizenship and carefully consider how we as a country should relate to honor, shame, patriotism, truth, and the meaning of leadership...A fundamental statement about the purpose of society and a cri de coeur to save American soul."--Dust jacket flap.