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The Future of War
The Re-Enchantment of War in the Twenty-First Century

Christopher Coker (Author)

9781405120425, Wiley

Hardback, published 2 September 2004

176 pages
23.6 x 16 x 1.8 cm, 0.399 kg

"For all those who seek a deeper understanding of the contours of war, then this fine book should be required reading."

Michael Evans, Royal Military College, Duntroon


"An important and exciting book that draws on a remarkable range of sources."

Andrew Linklater, University of Wales, Aberystwyth

In this book, Professor Christopher Coker presents an original and controversial thesis about the future of war.

  • Argues that the biotechnology revolution has given war a new lease of life.
  • Draws on thinkers from Hegel and Nietzsche to the postmodernists.
  • Refers to modern fiction and films.
  • Part of the prestigious Blackwell Manifestos series.

Foreword by Michael Evans.

Preface.

1. The Re-Enchantment of War.

2. The Warrior of The Future: Memes or Genes?.

3. Towards Post Human Warfare.

4. Beyond The Death Threshold.

5. The Death of Sacrifice.

6. To be Concluded?.

Notes.

Index.

Subject Areas: History [HB]
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