From Operation Desert Storm to the conflict in Bosnia, computerization and other scientific advances have brought about a revolution in warfare. This book shows how our high-tech age has spawned both increasingly powerful weapons and a rhetoric that disguises their apocalyptic potential in catch phrases like "smart weapons," "cyberwar," and "bloodless combat." A skillful combination of trenchant cultural study(/WRITERS: CHANGE CULTURAL STUDY TO "SOCIAL ANALYSIS" IN SOME SITUATIONS), provocative illustrations, and engrossing ...
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From Operation Desert Storm to the conflict in Bosnia, computerization and other scientific advances have brought about a revolution in warfare. This book shows how our high-tech age has spawned both increasingly powerful weapons and a rhetoric that disguises their apocalyptic potential in catch phrases like "smart weapons," "cyberwar," and "bloodless combat." A skillful combination of trenchant cultural study(/WRITERS: CHANGE CULTURAL STUDY TO "SOCIAL ANALYSIS" IN SOME SITUATIONS), provocative illustrations, and engrossing military, technical, and historical analysis, Postmodern War sheds new light on the ways we conceptualize and conduct war today.
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Very Good. First edition. Very good in wrappers. Light brown water stains on top corners and edges of pages, sticker on back cover, shelf rubbing. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Fine. 8vo. xii, 314pp, index, references, glossary, notes. Or card covers. Slight edge wear. From Desert Storm to Bosnia, computerization and other scientific advances have brought about a revolution in warfare. Here we see how our high-tech age has spawned both increasingly powerful. and a rhetoric that disguises their apocalyptic potential behind catch phrases like smart weapons, cyberwar and bloodless combat.
