Technological Change and the Future of Warfare by Michael E. O'Hanlon (English)

Description: Technological Change and the Future of Warfare by Michael E. O'Hanlon In light of the spectacular performance of American high-technology weapons in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, as well as the phenomenal pace of innovation in the modern computer industry, many defense analysts have posited that we are on the threshold of a revolution in military affairs (RMA). FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In light of the performance of American high-technology weapons in the 1991 Gulf War, many defence analysts have posited that we are on the threshold of a revolution in military affairs and the conduct of war. This text takes a more measured perspective, arguing that while important technological developments are in progress, the overall thrust of contemporary military innovation is probably not revolutionary in magnitude. Author Biography Michael E. OHanlon is a senior fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, where he holds the Sydney Stein Jr. Chair. His recent books include The Future of Arms Control (Brookings, 2005; with Michael A. Levi), Neither Star Wars nor Sanctuary (Brookings, 2004), and Crisis on the Korean Peninsula (McGraw Hill, 2003; with Mike Mochizuki). Review "A refreshing voice of sanity on a topic marked by more than the usual amount of overstatement, sophistry, and sheer fantasy." —Kenneth Allard, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, 1/3/2001|"OHanlon does well to liken the current period of defense innovation to the 1920s, and to underscore the importance of research and experimentation for the future American military." —Andrew Marshall, Director, Net Assessment, The Pentagon, The Pentagon|"This is an important book that provides a careful and nuanced perspective on trends in military technology and their implications for U.S. policy. OHanlon argues that it is not necessary for the Pentagon to invest in a whole new generation of weapons platforms because the mechanical technologies involved are not changing that fast, whereas he does see major change afoot in computers and the ability to network military systems to provide much greater effectiveness at modest cost." —Frank von Hippel, Princeton University, Princeton University|"OHanlons book is a good starting point." —Thomas Hamilton, RAND Corporation, Armed Forces & Society, 7/1/2001 Review Quote "This is an important book that provides a careful and nuanced perspective on trends in military technology and their implications for U.S. policy. OHanlon argues that it is not necessary for the Pentagon to invest in a whole new generation of weapons platforms because the mechanical technologies involved are not changing that fast, whereas he does see major change afoot in computers and the ability to network military systems to provide much greater effectiveness at modest cost." --Frank von Hippel, Princeton University, Princeton University Details ISBN0815764391 Author Michael E. OHanlon Language English ISBN-10 0815764391 ISBN-13 9780815764397 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Imprint Brookings Institution Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States Residence US Affiliation The Brookings Institution Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE & THE FUT Pages 224 DOI 10.1604/9780815764397 NZ Release Date 2000-01-01 US Release Date 2000-01-01 UK Release Date 2000-01-01 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publication Date 2000-01-01 DEWEY 355.02 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2003-09-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9350958;

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