Title |
Imperial grunts the American military on the ground
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Names |
Kaplan, Robert D.
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Book Number |
DB060647
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Title Status |
Active
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Medium |
Digital Book
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Download Link |
Downloadable talking book.
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Annotation |
Veteran journalist claims that stationing U.S. troops around the world to promote democracy represents a form of imperialism. Describes elite units and their missions in seven countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan. Argues that establishing political and social reforms in these areas may take decades. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2005.
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Narrator |
Mayer, John H.
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Local Subject |
History, United States - HUS
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History - HST
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Adult Book - AD
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Adult Non-Fiction - AN
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War (Non-Fiction) - WNF
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Commercial format - CF
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Audience Notes |
Contains descriptions of sex.
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Male narrator.
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Contains strong language.
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Contains violence.
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LC Subject |
Imperialism
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Soldiers - United States - History - 21st century
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Special forces (Military science) - United States
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War on Terrorism, 2001
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World politics - 1995-2005
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United States - Military policy
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Call Number |
973.931 ANF
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Language |
English
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Released |
2005
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Publication Info |
Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2005 (Talking Book Publishers, recording studio).
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Original Publication |
Reissue of: Santa Ana, CA : Books on Tape, p2005. 1400061326
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