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The United States of War
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"A revelatory new book.”
–Daniel Immerwahr, The Nation

"Brisk, sweeping, and utterly persuasive.”
–Andrew Bacevich, President, Quincy Institute

"Vine is a gifted writer.... Akin to reading the very best of essay writing."
–Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, author of An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States

"A clear look at rampant U.S. imperialism.... A book that will stir your soul...to action.”
–Col. Lawrence Wilkerson (Ret.), former chief of staff, Department of State; Professor, College of William & Mary

“A brilliant tour de force, a sweeping introspection, dissection, and condemnation of U.S. war-making.... Read it and act.”
–Medea Benjamin, Co-director, CODEPINK

Winner 2018 University of California Press Series in Public Anthropology International Book Competition

Read an excerpt from The United States of War published by the Investigative Reporting Workshop.




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All profits from book royalties donated to the Chagossian people and non-profit organizations serving
other victims of war.

  • Home
  • Bio/Events
    • Events
    • Media Coverage
    • Other Political Analysis
  • War & Foreign Policy
    • Taking Action
    • United States of War >
      • Study Guide
    • Military Industrial Complex
    • Proposals for a Humanpolitik
    • Costs of War Project
    • Language of War
    • Maps and Graphics
    • USA Empire Maps
    • Teaching War
  • Bases
    • Base Nation
  • Diego Garcia
    • Island of Shame
  • More
    • Network of Concerned Anthropologists
    • COVID-19 Global Solidarity Manifesto
    • Public Anthropology Clinic
    • Teaching
    • Suggestions for Research for Social Change
    • Gentrification Writing
    • Public Anthropology
    • Advice for Grad Students
    • Announcement: Leaving American University
  • Contact