Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the Twenty-First Century
P. W. Singer
(Author)
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"[Singer's] enthusiasm becomes infectious . . . Wired for War is a book of its time: this is strategy for the Facebook generation." --Foreign Affairs "An engrossing picture of a new class of weapon that may revolutionize future wars. . ." --Kirkus Reviews P. W. Singer explores the greatest revolution in military affairs since the atom bomb: the dawn of robotic warfare We are on the cusp of a massive shift in military technology that threatens to make real the stuff of I, Robot and The Terminator. Blending historical evidence with interviews of an amazing cast of characters, Singer shows how technology is changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and the ethics that surround war itself. Travelling from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to modern-day "skunk works" in the midst of suburbia, Wired for War will tantalise a wide readership, from military buffs to policy wonks to gearheads.
Product Details
Price
$21.00
$19.53
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publish Date
December 29, 2009
Pages
528
Dimensions
5.9 X 8.9 X 1.2 inches | 1.15 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780143116844
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About the Author
Dr Singer is considered one the world's leading experts on changes in 21st century warfare. He has written for the full range of major media and journals, including Boston Globe, L.A. Times, New Times, amongst many others. He is also the author of Corporate Warriors: The Rise of the Privatized Military Industry and Children at War. He is also a founder and organizer of the US-Islamic World Forum, a global conference that brings together leaders from across the US and the Muslim world.
Reviews
". . . As Singer explores the issues raised by military robotics--meeting with entrepreneurs, engineers and operators, ethicists, and pundits--his enthusiasm becomes infectious. With its informal style and cultural references, and because of its topic, Wired for War is a book of its time: this is strategy for the Facebook generation." --Foreign Affairs "An engrossing picture of a new class of weapon that may revolutionize future wars. . ." --Kirkus Reviews
