Arguments That Count: Physics, Computing, and Missile Defense, 1949-2012
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Software And The Race Against Surprise Attack -- Framing An Appallingly Complex System -- Complexity And The Art Or Evolving Science Of Software -- No Technological Solution -- What Crisis? Software In The Safeguard Debate -- The Politics Of Complex Technology -- The Political Economy Of Software Engineering -- Nature And Technology In The Star Wars Debate -- Conclusion: Complexity Unbound -- Unpublished Sources And Notations. Software And The Race Against Surprise Attack -- Framing An Appallingly Complex System -- Complexity And The Art Or Evolving Science Of Software -- No Technological Solution -- What Crisis? Software In The Safeguard Debate -- The Politics Of Complex Technology -- The Political Economy Of Software Engineering -- Nature And Technology In The Star Wars Debate -- Conclusion: Complexity Unbound -- Unpublished Sources And Notations. Rebecca Slayton. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex interplay between software development, computing, and the pursuit of missile defense systems from 1949 to 2012. It examines how the challenges of developing and managing complex software systems have shaped the trajectory of missile defense projects, particularly in the context of the
THE SCOPE MAP
- The historical development of software in the context of missile defense, including projects like Safeguard and Star Wars.
- Analysis of the challenges and limitations of technological solutions for complex security problems.
- Exploration of the political and economic factors influencing software engineering and technology development.
- Discussion of the evolving nature of software development as an art or science.
- Examination of the role of unpublished sources and notations in understanding these technological debates.
- An exploration of the concept of 'complexity unbound' in the context of advanced technological systems.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is likely to be regarded as a detailed historical and technical analysis of a critical area of defense technology. Its focus on the intersection of computing, politics, and engineering suggests a work aimed at specialists and those interested in the history of technology and defense policy. The authors' backgrounds in the history of technology and science and technology studies indicate a rigorous approach to the subject matter, likely drawing on extensive archival research and theoretical frameworks.
Page Count:
344
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
MIT Press
ISBN-10:
0262316528
ISBN-13:
9780262316521
Science & Technology
Non-Fiction
Science
Politics
History
Technology
Computer Science
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