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The Politics of Defense Contracting 1st Edition

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This is the first systematic study of the relationship between government and defense contractors, examining in detail the political impact of the eight most powerful defense contractors. It details ways in which Boeing, General Dynamics, Grumman, McDonnell Douglas, Northrop, Rockwell International, and United Technologies influence government, from their basic contract activity, corporate structure, and research efforts, to their Washington offices, Political Action Committee campaign contributions, hiring of government personnel, and membership on federal advisory committees.Adams concludes with specific recommendations for changes in disclosure requirements that would curb some of the political power corporations can wield. It also suggests specific ways in which the Iron Triangle can be made subject to wider congressional and public scrutiny.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0878710124
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0878710126
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publication date
    January 30, 1981
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    5.98 x 1.05 x 9.02 inches
  7. Print length
    466 pages
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"The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent."



—Senator William Proxmire

About the Author

Gordon Adams is an analyst of political and military affairs for the Council on Economic Priorities. He has written widely on defense economics, including The B-1 Bomber: An Analysis of Its Strategic Utility, Cost, Constituency and Economic Impact and (with Sherri Rosenthal) The Invisible Hand: Questionable Corporate Payments Overseas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (January 30, 1981)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 466 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0878710124
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0878710126
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 1.05 x 9.02 inches
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This book is a classic for its time and era. It is from another
decade. Only names have changed to protect those who
are not innocent but "guilty".

This work does present a vivid picture of how defense contracting (etc)
worked in 70's (to 79).

One tends to forget in the technical detail (very much needed) that
we are considering (and paying for) an industry who (in defense
work) are passionately committed to KILLING. More nad more.
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