War, Science And Civilization

By William Emerson Ritter

Book Overview

""War, Science and Civilization"" by William E. Ritter is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between war, science, and civilization throughout history. The book examines how scientific advancements have been used in warfare, and how war has driven scientific progress. Ritter argues that war has played a significant role in shaping the course of human history, and that scientific discoveries have often been motivated by the need to develop new weapons and technologies for war. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of gunpowder, the role of science in World War II, and the impact of war on the environment. Ritter also explores the ethical implications of using science for military purposes, and the potential for science to contribute to peace and global cooperation. Overall, ""War, Science and Civilization"" provides a thought-provoking analysis of the complex relationship between war, science, and human progress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163082325
• ISBN13: 9781163082324
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"