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Seymour Melman discusses his book "Pentagon Capitalism: The Political Economy of War"

BROADCAST: Jun. 8, 1970 | DURATION: 00:51:24

Synopsis

Seymour Melman discusses his book "Pentagon Capitalism: The Political Economy of War." Topics of discussion include the military-industrial complex and the state management of industry, particularly in regards to defense.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 8, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51.56 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Vietnam War Working, Labor, Economy American History & Politics

Tags

Melman, Seymour Pentagon capitalism: the political economy of war. Authors, American. United States--Politics and government Audiotapes. Radio programs. Melman, Seymour. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Political economy Economics Military-industrial complex Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009 Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 Nuclear weapons Vietnam War, 1961-1975 United States. Department of Defense Lockheed Martin Wartime economy War -- Economic aspects -- United States Peacetime economy Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Campaigns -- Cambodia Cambodian Campaign State management Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) Polaris (Missile) Antimissile missiles Anti-ballistic missiles Nuclear deterrence Inflation (Finance) Post-war planning

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