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OverviewGoverning Military Technologies in the 21st Century is one of the first books to tackle the big five technological threats all in one place: nanotech, robotics, cyberwar, human enhancement, and, non-lethal weapons, weaving a historical, legal, and sociopolitical fabric into a discussion of their development, deployment, and, potential regulation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard Michael O'MearaPublisher: Palgrave Pivot Imprint: Palgrave Pivot ISBN: 9781322217284ISBN 10: 1322217289 Pages: 135 Publication Date: 01 January 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is a timely, considered, and important book. I highly recommend it. - Braden Allenby, Arizona State University, USA The international community is increasingly concerned about new war technologies and their implications for ethics and policy. While these discussions are occurring separately worldwide, this book brings together the many strands of discussion for an expert analysis under the lens of a highly respected military general. - Patrick Lin, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USA General O'Meara has written a remarkable book, brilliantly combining a keen sense of operational knowledge and expertise in the field with legal and moral analysis. A first-rate examination! - Dr. George R. Lucas, Jr., Naval Postgraduate School, USA This is the first book I've seen that tackles the big five technological threats all in one place: nanotech, robotics, cyberwar, human enhancement, and, yes, non-lethal weapons, cleverly weaving a historical, legal, and sociopolitical fabric into a discussion of their development, deployment, and, hopefully, potential regulation. - Ron Arkin, Regents' Professor and Director of the Mobile Robot Laboratory, Associate Dean for Research and Space Planning, College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA Author InformationRichard M. O'Meara is a retired US Army Brigadier General and trial attorney who teaches global and regional studies at Rutgers University and Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, USA. He has presented and published widely on the ethical issues that are involved in the application and use of military technologies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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