Origins of the Warfare State

The book explores the concept of the "warfare state" that emerged after World War II, analyzing its impact on American politics through various structures, policies, and ideologies. Carl Boggs contends that the legacy of the "Good War" has fostered an authoritarian system that erodes liberal-democratic values over time. He argues that contemporary electoral politics are unlikely to reverse this trend and may even exacerbate it, potentially leading to a new form of American fascism.