National Service: Pro and Con

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An exploration of the assumptions and goals that have motivated administrations since WWII in promoting America's national security interests. National service has long been a topic inspiring passionate argument on such fundamental issues as individual rights, civic duties, and the scope of government authority. This volume presents, in revised and edited form, the papers given and the comments made at the September 1989 Hoover Institution Conference on National Security. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)