Wired for War - by P W Singer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A military expert reveals how science fiction is fast becoming reality on the battlefield, changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and ethics that surround war itself.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"[Singer's] enthusiasm becomes infectious . . . <i>Wired for War</i> is a book of its time: this is strategy for the Facebook generation." <i>--Foreign Affairs</i> <p/>"An engrossing picture of a new class of weapon that may revolutionize future wars. . ." <i>--Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>P. W. Singer explores the greatest revolution in military affairs since the atom bomb: the dawn of robotic warfare</b> <p/>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, <i>Wired for War</i> will tantalise a wide readership, from military buffs to policy wonks to gearheads.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>". . . As Singer explores the issues raised by military robotics<b><i>--</i></b>meeting with entrepreneurs, engineers and operators, ethicists, and pundits<b><i>--</i></b>his enthusiasm becomes infectious. With its informal style and cultural references, and because of its topic, <i>Wired for War</i> is a book of its time: this is strategy for the Facebook generation." <b><i>--Foreign Affairs</i></b> <p/>"An engrossing picture of a new class of weapon that may revolutionize future wars. . ." <b><i>--Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>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.
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