Information technology for peace and security: IT applications and infrastructures in conflict, crises, war and peace

摘要

This is a textbook and so does not necessarily invite reading from beginning to end. But this is an area where knowledge, concepts and language are growing so fast that - at least for someone with a relatively limited knowledge of information technology (IT) - it was well worth doing. The authors clarify links between information technology and everyday situations in an engaging way and there is clear signposting and cross referencing to keep the reader on track and - in many places - concerned. Information Technology for Peace and Security is written by 27 contributors from 12 universities and institutes; several authors are from the Technische Universitat of Darmstadt where the Editor holds a Chair in Science and Technology for Peace and Security and a secondary post in history and social sciences. Sections cover Cyber Conflicts and War, Cyber Peace, Cyber Arms Control, Cyber Attribution and Infrastructures, and Culture and Interaction. Sub-sections are clearly described in the Introduction and Overview for readers who want to pursue a particular issue.