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Covert Capital

Landscapes of Denial and the Making of U. S. Empire in the Suburbs of Northern Virginia

Covert Capital( )
Author: Friedman, Andrew
Series title:American Crossroads Ser.
ISBN:978-0-520-27465-5
Publication Date:Aug 2013
Publisher:University of California Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $29.95
Book Description:

The capital of the U.S. Empire after World War II was not a city. It was an American suburb. In this innovative and timely history, Andrew Friedman chronicles how the CIA and other national security institutions created a U.S. imperial home front in the suburbs of Northern Virginia. In this covert capital, the suburban landscape provided a cover for the workings of U.S. imperial power, which shaped domestic suburban life. The Pentagon and the CIA built two of the largest office...
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Book Details
Pages:432
Detailed Subjects: Political Science / Intelligence & Espionage
Architecture / Regional
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 x 1 Inches
Book Weight:1.3 Pounds



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