"It used to be that 'deep state' was a shadowy term used to describe developing nations whose governments operated outside of democratically elected leaders. The term has evolved and has been applied to transparent countries such as the United States. What is the deep state and how does it apply to the United States and other democratic governments? This fascinating and informative volume presents a variety of perspectives that helps readers to decide whether a deep state is something to fear or simply a conspiracy theory"--Provided by the publisher.
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ISBN:9781534503205
ISBN:9781534503199
Physical Description:128 pages ; 24 cm. print
Edition:First edition.
Publisher:New York, NY : Greenhaven Pub., 2019.
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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The historical context for the term 'deep state' is necessary to understand it / John Light -- The military industrial complex has become the American deep state / Shane Ralston -- The deep state is not a conspiracy, but it does exist / Thomas L. Knapp -- Separating fact from fiction in deep state conspiracy theories / Charles P. Blair and Rebecca L. Earnhardt -- Is the military industrial complex a threat or our last line of defense? / James George Jatras -- The deep state conspiracy theories surrounding President Kennedy's death / Andrew Kreig -- Whistleblowers and leakers are a necessary power check for elected officials / Kathryn Flynn -- Political leakers are punished more severely than government criminals / Tom Engelhardt -- Whistleblowers and leakers are necessary to keep the government transparent / Vanessa Baird -- The success of social movements proves the deep state does not exist / Anthony DiMaggio -- The bureaucrats that some call 'the deep state' are essential to democracy / David Spence -- Referring to civil servants as 'the deep state' fosters distrust / Charles S. Clark -- Conspiracy theories have a negative effect on our political system / Joseph E. Uscinski.
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