ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|12 pages

Sino-Japanese Crisis

The Garrison State versus the Civilian State

chapter 2|22 pages

The Garrison State

chapter 4|10 pages

The Universal Peril

Perpetual Crisis and the Garrison-Prison State

chapter |8 pages

Conclusion

Landmarks in Defense Literature