Wired for War : The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century by P. W. Singer (2009, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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Wired for War by P.W. Singer dives into the rise of robotics and autonomous systems in 21st-century warfare. This powerful exploration covers military drones, AI, and the changing face of combat, blending cutting-edge research with real-world examples.

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100143116843
ISBN-139780143116844
eBay Product ID (ePID)144798669

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Book TitleWired for War : the Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicMilitary Science, Public Policy / Military Policy, Future Studies, Military / General, World / General, Sociology / Social Theory, Robotics
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, History
AuthorP. W. Singer
FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight18.9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-290632
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal355.02/01/12
Synopsis"[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., P. W. Singer explores the great-est 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 amaz-ing 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., " 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 great-est 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 amaz-ing 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.
LC Classification NumberU390

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