Koplow, David A., 1951-

Death by moderation : the U.S. Military's quest for useable weapons / David A. Koplow. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xx, 263 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Revolutionary weapons and transformed war -- Deterrence and self-deterrence -- The law of armed conflict -- Precision-guided munitions -- Low-yield nuclear weapons -- Smart antipersonnel land mines -- Antisatellite weapons -- Nonlethal weapons -- What to do about useability.

9780521119511 (hbk.) 0521119510 (hbk.) 9780521135344 (pbk.) 0521135346 (pbk.)

2009017285

GBA994569 bnb

015380659 Uk


Military weapons--United States--Case studies.
Weapons systems--United States--Case studies.
Precision guided munitions--United States.
Tactical nuclear weapons--United States.
Land mines--United States.
Anti-satellite weapons--United States.
Nonlethal weapons--United States.


United States--Armed Forces--Weapons systems--Case studies.

UF503 / .K66 2010

355.80973