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

Drone Warfare by Medea Benjamin – Remote Control Killing 2013 Trade Paperback

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Item Length: 7.7 in Genre: Political Science, Philosophy, Technology & Engineering, History Intended Audience: Trade Dewey Decimal: 623.7469 Topic: Public Policy / Military Policy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Military / Weapons, Human Rights, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / Aviation, Robotics, Aeronautics & Astronautics Publisher: Verso Books Item Weight: 10.1 Oz Format: Trade Paperback Illustrator: Yes Publication Year: 2013 Book Title: Drone Warfare : Killing by Remote Control ISBN-13: 9781781680773 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. Number of Pages: 256 Pages Language: English ISBN-10: 1781680779 Item Width: 5.1 in Dewey Edition: 23 Author: Medea Benjamin LC Classification Number: UG1242.D7 gtin13: 9781781680773 Item Height: 0.8 in brand: Verso Books 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

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  1. This eye-opening book explores the moral and political dilemmas of drone warfare with sharp insight. Medea Benjamin presents a compelling critique, backed by thorough research, making it a must-read for anyone concerned about modern combat ethics. The writing is clear and engaging, sparking serious reflection on remote-controlled war's consequences. Highly recommend for its balanced yet thought-provoking perspective! Great service from the seller too—responsive and helpful.

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