Gusterson, Hugh

Drone: Remote Control Warfare (Drone)

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ISBN 13:
9780262534413
author:
Gusterson, Hugh
format:
Paperback
publisher:
MIT Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
216
Dimensions:
19.56 x 12.45 x 1.52 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Technology, Military Science
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£26.52

Description

Drone Remote Control Warfare by Hugh Gusterson explores the complexities of this new and rapidly evolving form of warfare. Drawing on accounts from diverse perspectives, including those of drone operators, victims of drone attacks, anti-drone activists, and international lawyers, Gusterson examines the significant impact of drones on modern conflict. The book delves into the paradoxical nature of remote killing, where the closeness of technology is contrasted with the distance of physical harm. It also investigates the ethical implications of civilian casualties in drone strikes, tracing "ethical slippage" over time in the Obama administration's targeting practices. This nuanced analysis offers a fresh understanding of the debate surrounding drone warfare. By examining the perspectives of multiple stakeholders, Gusterson sheds light on the significant changes that drones have brought to the conduct of war, including the creation of "commuter warriors" and the redefinition of the battlefield.

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