Download or read book The Missile Defense Controversy written by Ernest J. Yanarella and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2002-11-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated edition identifies the cultural factors and specific administrative agendas that have shaped the way we view ballistic missile technology. Three new sections connect our recent, sudden shifts in foreign policy to ongoing historical patterns. Whether cautioning against the "almost neurotic pursuit of absolute security" or examining the powerful influence of religion on military buildup, Ernest J.Yanarella uncovers the deeply ingrained attitudes that will determine the future of American missile defense.