The drone debate a primer on the U.S. use of unmanned aircraft outside conventional battlefields
The Drone Debate offers a thorough investigation of the where, why, how, and when of the U.S. use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Beginning with a historical overview of the use of drones in warfare, it then addresses whether targeted killing operations are strategically wise, whether they are permissi...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Maryland
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
2016
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| Summary: | The Drone Debate offers a thorough investigation of the where, why, how, and when of the U.S. use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Beginning with a historical overview of the use of drones in warfare, it then addresses whether targeted killing operations are strategically wise, whether they are permissible under international law, and the related ethical issues. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 345 pages 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781442230590 (paperback) 1442230592 (paperback) |