Background
Adams, Gordon Merritt was born on October 1, 1941 in Chico, California, United States. Son of Harlen M. and Lois C. Adams.
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The Politics of Defense Contracting: The Iron Triangle (Studies / Council on Economic Priorities)
( This is the first systematic study of the relationship...)
This is the first systematic study of the relationship between government and defense contractors, examining in detail the political impact of the eight most powerful defense contractors. It details ways in which Boeing, General Dynamics, Grumman, McDonnell Douglas, Northrop, Rockwell International, and United Technologies influence government, from their basic contract activity, corporate structure, and research efforts, to their Washington offices, Political Action Committee campaign contributions, hiring of government personnel, and membership on federal advisory committees. Adams concludes with specific recommendations for changes in disclosure requirements that would curb some of the political power corporations can wield. It also suggests specific ways in which the Iron Triangle can be made subject to wider congressional and public scrutiny.
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The Politics of Defense Contracting: The Iron Triangle (Studies / Council on Economic Priorities) by Adams, Gordon (1981) Paperback
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Gordon Merritt Adams
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Bachelor, Stanford University, 1963. Certified and Diploma, College Europe, Bruges, Belgium, 1964. Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1970.
Career
Assistant professor political science, Columbia University, New York City, 1970-1972; member senior professional staff, Social Science Research Council, New York City, 1972-1974; international affairs fellow, Council Foreign Rels., New York City, 1974-1975; director military research, Council Economics Priorities, New York City, 1976-1978; senior research associate, Council Economics Priorities, New York City, 1980-1983; assistant professor political science, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, 1978-1980; director, Defense Budget Project, Washington, 1983-1993; associate director national security and international affairs, Office Management and Budget, Washington, since 1993.
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The Politics of Defense Contracting: The Iron Triangle (Studies / Council on Economic Priorities)
( This is the first systematic study of the relationship...)
- The Politics of Defense Contracting: The Iron Triangle (Studies / Council on Economic Priorities) by Adams, Gordon (1981) Paperback
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The Politics of Defense Contracting: The Iron Triangle (Studies / Council on Economic Priorities)
Membership
Member Council Foreign Relations, Social Science Research Council (member committee international peace and security).
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Married Glenda E. Adams. 1 child, Caitlin; married Phyllis Jane Goodnow, August 25, 1987. Children: David, Timothy.
