War, the military and militarization around the globe: WAR, THE MILITARY AND MILITARIZATION AROUND THE GLOBE (original) (raw)

The book "Resurgence of the Warfare State: The Crisis Since 9/11" by Robert Higgs analyzes the American government's response to the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the curtailment of civil liberties, increased government spending, and the entrenchment of the military-industrial-congressional complex. It critiques various aspects of U.S. foreign policy and raises questions about militarization and its implications for civilian society, particularly for anthropologists examining the effects of war preparation on societal structures and beliefs.