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Drone Warfare Killing by Remote Control Medea Benjamin 2013 Trade Paperback-image

Drone Warfare Killing by Remote Control Medea Benjamin 2013 Trade Paperback

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Publisher: Verso Books ISBN-13: 9781781680773 Format: Trade Paperback Dewey Edition: 23 gtin13: 9781781680773 Illustrator: Yes Number of Pages: 256 Pages Item Weight: 10.1 Oz Reviews: "In this remarkably cogent and carefully researched book, Medea Benjamin makes it clear that drones are not just another high-tech military trinket. Drone Warfare sketches out the nightmare possibilities posed by this insane proliferation."--Barbara Ehrenreich "The first book that reveals the vocal international citizen opposition that challenges the legality and morality of America's extrajudicial execution drones before they kill here at home."--Ann Wright, US Army colonel (ret.) and former deputy chief of mission for US embassies in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and elsewhere "A compelling mix of humanity and factual data."-- Foreign Policy in Focus "Thoroughly researched, hard-hitting ... so very timely, and so very much needed."-- Tikkun LC Classification Number: UG1242.D7 Genre: Political Science, Philosophy, Technology & Engineering, History Synopsis: Drone Warfare is the first comprehensive analysis of one of the fastest growing--and most secretive--fronts in global conflict: the rise of robot warfare. In 2000, the Pentagon had fewer than fifty aerial drones; ten years later, it had a fleet of nearly 7,500, and the US Air Force now trains more drone "pilots" than bomber and fighter pilots combined. Drones are already a $5 billion business in the US alone. The human cost? Drone strikes have killed more than 200 children alone in Pakistan and Yemen. CODEPINK and Global Exchange cofounder Medea Benjamin provides the first extensive analysis of who is producing the drones, where they are being used, who controls these unmanned planes, and what are the legal and moral implications of their use. In vivid, readable style, this book also looks at what activists, lawyers, and scientists across the globe are doing to ground these weapons. Benjamin argues that the assassinations we are carrying out from the air will come back to haunt us when others start doing the same thing--to us. Item Height: 0.8 in ISBN-10: 1781680779 Publication Year: 2013 Topic: Public Policy / Military Policy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Military / Weapons, Human Rights, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / Aviation, Robotics, Aeronautics & Astronautics Language: English Dewey Decimal: 623.7469 Item Length: 7.7 in Intended Audience: Trade Author: Medea Benjamin brand: Verso Books Item Width: 5.1 in Book Title: Drone Warfare : Killing by Remote Control

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  1. This eye-opening book dives deep into the ethical and political dilemmas of drone warfare. Medea Benjamin presents a compelling critique of remote-controlled killing, backed by thorough research and firsthand accounts. A must-read for anyone concerned about modern warfare's moral costs. Engaging, thought-provoking, and hard to put down!

    SK A. SIDDIK

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