Tech Cold War: The Geopolitics of Technology

Tech Cold War: The Geopolitics of Technology
Ansgar Baums and Nicholas Butts

“A must read for anyone interested in the future of innovation and world politics.” —Abraham Newman, Georgetown University

“Illustrates clearly how the realm of technology could be disrupted by geopolitical rivalry. In no uncertain terms, the authors lay out the state of play in the competition for technological dominance, the challenges and pitfalls of escalation, and the lessons for governments and businesses.”
—Christoph Heusgen, Munich Security Conference

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Debating Global Development


Debating Global Development
Daniel P. L. Chong and Capri Gutiérrez

“Clearly written, without over-simplifying the arguments of the opposing perspectives.... A thought-provoking and engaging discussion of current challenges in global development.” —Cristian Harris, University of North Georgia

Introduces the theory and practice of global development by examining fifteen key controversies in the field. 

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Congratulations to our 2024 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book winner! Warfare in the Robotics Age (Ash Rossiter & Peter Layton): “Some books come and go. This book, however, will have a lasting impact by teaching contemporary and future generations how to think about the growing role of robots and artificial intelligence in warfare.... Essential.” —CHOICE

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In this entry John Barkdull, LRP author of Confronting Climate Change: From Mitigation to Adaptation, discusses what’s really needed to fight climate change.

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