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War and Technology (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology) Kindle Edition

by Jeremy Black (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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“[A] scholarly overview of military technology throughout history—starting roughly in the 15th century and extending into the future . . . insightful.”—Publishers Weekly
 
In this engaging book, Jeremy Black argues that technology neither acts as an independent variable nor operates without major limitations. This includes its capacity to obtain end results, as technology’s impact is far from simple and its pathways are by no means clear. After considering such key conceptual points, Black discusses important technological advances in weaponry and power projection from sailing warships to aircraft carriers, muskets to tanks, balloons to unmanned drones—in each case, taking into account what difference these advances made. He addresses not only firepower but also power projection and technologies of logistics, command, and control. Examining military technologies in their historical context and the present centered on the Revolution in Military Affairs and Military Transformation, Black then forecasts possible future trends.
 
“Clear, concise, and thoughtful. An eminently readable synthesis of historical literature on technology and war.”—John France, author of Perilous Glory: The Rise of Western Military Power

“An interesting, thought provoking work by a major military historian . . . whose depth and wide range of knowledge across the entire sweep of world military history is without parallel.... Those who read this book closely will be richly rewarded for it is a mine of useful information and grist for discussion.”—Spencer C. Tucker, author of The European Powers in the First World War
 
“A most useful introduction to a very complex subject, and particularly valuable for its notes and references to other works. Provocative and vigorously argued . . . Highly recommended.”—Choice
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"Students will find this book a most useful introduction to a very complex subject, and particularly valuable for its notes and references to other works. Provocative and vigorously argued, Black's book will stimulate professional discussion and debate, particularly on the subject of military revolutions, always welcome in the defense community and to those who seek to understand the complex interplay of technology and warfare. . . . Highly recommended."―Choice

"Specialists will appreciate Black's insightful analysis."―Publishers Weekly

"...[F]or those interested in diving into these realities behind military history, this book is thoughtful and valuable."―Library Journal

"An interesting, thought provoking work by a major military historian . . . whose depth and wide range of knowledge across the entire sweep of world military history is without parallel. . . . Those who read this book closely will be richly rewarded for it is a mine of useful information and grist for discussion."―Spencer C. Tucker, author of The Great War, 1914–1918

"Clear, concise, and thoughtful. An eminently readable synthesis of historical literature on technology and war . . . with analyses of the limitations of the impact of technology on warfare."―John France, author of Perilous Glory: The Rise of Western Military Power

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Clear, concise, and thoughtful. An eminently readable synthesis of historical literature on technology and war . . . with analyses of the limitations of the impact of technology on warfare.

-- John France

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E5C4LM2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Indiana University Press (August 20, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3622 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Bruce W. Kletz
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
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Wentai
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have -- at least for me
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
A great book, one that explains the impact of high technology on our ability to wage industrial warfare.
Remember that even jet fighters are just high-tech devices to facilitate violence.
Please check out my new book Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson. 100 full-color pictures. Available on Amazon.
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Charles R. Bowery Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Perspective
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015
Thoughtful and useful on the topic of the application of technology to warfare. The author's discussion of the RMA, its adherents, and its critics, is excellent.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Insightful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2013
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This is an in depth study of the effect of technology on War. Not sure I like the writing style, Black seems to use a lot of words to make a quite obvious point that could have been made more succinctly. This seems to be revisiting and expanding a theme explored by Black in Is There Still a West?: The Future of the Atlantic Alliance edited by William Anthony Hay, Harvey Sicherman (University of Missouri Press). Fair enough but I thought it odd that he in at least one [place uses exavtly the same words as used in the earlier article.
Despite these reservations I feel this is a useful treatment of the subject.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2017
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Disappointing book, poorly organised and written.
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