War, technology, anthropology

By:

Stroeken, Koen

Language: English Publication details: New York : Berghahn Books c2012Description: 152 p. : 18 cmISBN:

9780857455871

Subject(s):

Anthropologie; Aufsatzsammlung; Berufsfeld

DDC classification:

301 STR

Summary: Technologies of the allied warfare in Iraq and Afghanistan, such as remote-controlled drones and night vision goggles, allow the user to "virtualize" human targets. This coincides with increased civilian casualties and a perpetuation of the very insecurity these technologies are meant to combat.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 3RD FLOOR, B WING	301 STR (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available	697387
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 3RD FLOOR, B WING	301 STR;1 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	697388

Technologies of the allied warfare in Iraq and Afghanistan, such as remote-controlled drones and night vision goggles, allow the user to "virtualize" human targets. This coincides with increased civilian casualties and a perpetuation of the very insecurity these technologies are meant to combat.

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