First published 2012
In "Drift," Rachel Maddow uncovers the alarming rise of the national security state, tracing how the role of the military has expanded far beyond its original mandate. From the covert operations of the Cold War to the ever-growing defense budget, Maddow reveals a disturbing pattern of militarization that has fundamentally reshaped American society. As she delves into the political and economic forces driving this transformation, Maddow confronts the unsettling truth: the military-industrial complex has become a self-perpetuating leviathan, consuming resources and eroding democratic oversight. Urgent and eye-opening, "Drift" is a clarion call to reclaim the soul of a nation that has lost its way.
Genres: history, political-science, politics, non-fiction, military-history, current-affairs
Vibes: eye-opening, thought-provoking, urgent
Tropes: investigative-journalism, social-commentary
Setting: United States
Period: 1989-
275 pages · Hardcover · Crown