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War, Science and Terrorism; From Laboratory to Open Conflict

by Jacques Richardson

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This work describes the application of research to the evolution of weapons. He shows how natural, engineering, information and environmental sciences are thoroughly exploited how even social science is applied to recruitment, battlefield and logistical management, and careful preparation of terroristic acts. Have we allowed science to become "an extension of war by other means"? Today's military-industrial complex depends on creative research to conceive novel and more efficient weapons. Modern arms result from streamlined co-operation between laboratory investigators, designers, manufacturers and client governments. The killing power of the best equipped fighters depends, therefore, on scientific information. Yet, ironically, much military intervention also serves the public well. Funding of scientific research is also considered. Scientific research around the world has been funded, as much as 60 per cent, by military establishments. Therefore about half of scientists and their laboratories are funded by war budgets. With this in mind, finally the author asks whether governments can, would or should continue to be so generous with the research community in years to come.

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Describes the application of research to the evolution of weapons. It shows how natural, engineering, information and environmental sciences are exploited how even social science is applied to recruitment, battlefield and logistical management, and careful preparation of terroristic acts.

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ISBN:

9780714682693

Author:

Richardson, Jacques

Publisher:

Frank Cass Publishers

Foreword by:

Macksey, Kenneth

Foreword:

Macksey, Kenneth

Location:

London

Subject:

Military Science

Subject:

Terrorism

Subject:

World politics

Subject:

Military-industrial complex

Subject:

Military research

Subject:

Political Freedom & Security - International Secur

Subject:

World politics - 21st century

Subject:

Science Reference-Technology

Series Volume:

2

Publication Date:

20020931

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Pages:

342

Dimensions:

9.20x6.16x.78 in. 1.15 lbs.

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Product details 342 pages Frank Cass Publishers - 2002-09-00 English 9780714682693 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, Describes the application of research to the evolution of weapons. It shows how natural, engineering, information and environmental sciences are exploited how even social science is applied to recruitment, battlefield and logistical management, and careful preparation of terroristic acts.