Drone Warfare by Medea Benjamin 2012 Trade Paperback on Modern Conflict

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

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Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control by Medea Benjamin Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

  1. This book is a powerful, eye-opening look at drone warfare and its ethical consequences. Medea Benjamin delivers a well-researched critique of remote-controlled killing, making complex issues accessible. Even as a former library copy with some wear, it’s a must-read for anyone concerned about modern warfare and human rights. Thought-provoking and deeply relevant!

    Ashish Chauhan