Drone Warfare by Medea Benjamin 2012 Trade Paperback Book on UAVs-image
Drone Warfare by Medea Benjamin 2012 Trade Paperback Book on UAVs-image

Drone Warfare by Medea Benjamin 2012 Trade Paperback Book on UAVs

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Author: Madea Benjamin Format: Trade Paperback ISBN-10: 1935928813 Subject Area: Political Science Subject: General Type: Textbook Publication Name: Drone Warfare Educational Level: Adult & Further Education brand: Or Books, LLC 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. Intended Audience: Adult Education Publisher: Or Books, LLC ISBN-13: 9781935928812 gtin13: 9781935928812 Language: English Publication Year: 2012

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  1. This book is a powerful and eye-opening look at the impact of drone warfare. Madea Benjamin presents a well-researched critique, exposing the ethical and human costs of remote-controlled combat. A must-read for anyone concerned about modern warfare and its consequences. Clear, compelling, and deeply thought-provoking.

    Nicole Merlin

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