Studies in American Culture (310-0-50)

Topic

The Military-Industrial Complex

Instructors

Keva X. Bui

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 318: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Since 1942, the US has been engaged in permanent war - from World War II and the Cold War to the ongoing War on Terror. We will explore how this society emerged from complex entanglements between racism, militarism, capitalism and empire: the military-industrial complex. Through historical, cultural, and social analysis, we will examine how war is waged in our everyday lives: in our workplaces, classrooms, laboratories, and local communities. And along the way, we will learn from anti-war movements driven by visions from more just and decolonial worlds.

Learning Objectives

Social and behavioral sciences

Class Materials (Required)

All will be available on Canvas

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
U.S. Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area