{"product_id":"military-robots-and-drones-paul-springer-9781598847321","title":"Military Robots and Drones: A Reference Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book provides an insightful introduction to the most important field of military innovation for the 21st century--robotic and drone weaponry.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor centuries, warring nations have sought to lower the risk to highly vulnerable humans on the battlefield, typically by providing protective armor, making soldiers' positions more difficult to detect, or by striking from locations safe from retaliation. Autonomous weaponry has now reached the point where robotic systems can perform some key tasks that previously required direct human involvement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMilitary Robots and Drones: A Reference Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the lay person to a highly specialized topic, providing the foundation necessary for further study in this field. Appropriate for high school and college-level students, as well as general readers with an interest in the topic, the author explains the many military applications of robotics as well as current limitations and disadvantages. The book also provides a general history of robotic warfare; examines key individuals, agencies, documents, and models; discusses controversies within the field of robotic and drone warfare, such as ethical considerations; and explains how increased reliance on robotics has affected the structure and strategy of the military.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598847325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598847321\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2013 pg. 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2013","brand":"Paul Springer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46838326984959,"sku":"9781598847321","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_51c92c49-0eb2-4059-98b3-e85256916b7d.jpg?v=1746589483","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/military-robots-and-drones-paul-springer-9781598847321","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}