Wanted: Experts on war

The US is fighting its third major conventional conflict in little more than a decade, but there are few independent civilian experts who can talk knowledgeably about this type of warfare. The public needs a new cadre of experts who understand the causes and consequences of conventional warfare, who...

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Published in:Bulletin of the atomic scientists 2002-01, Vol.58 (1), p.72-72
Main Author: Arkin, William M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Communication
Experts
Media coverage
Public interest
Terrorism
War
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Summary:The US is fighting its third major conventional conflict in little more than a decade, but there are few independent civilian experts who can talk knowledgeably about this type of warfare. The public needs a new cadre of experts who understand the causes and consequences of conventional warfare, who--despite being civilians--are able to approach the topic from a position of military expertise.
ISSN:0096-3402
1938-3282
DOI:10.1080/00963402.2002.11460541