Law, Ethics and Emerging Military Technologies: Confronting Disruptive Innovation

The book discusses the legal and moral governance issues of emerging technologies in military operations, proposing modifications to address concerns about proliferation, destruction, and regulation. It also examines ethical norms in the professions involved in technology design and use, aiming to improve voluntary constraints on malfeasance. The book is of interest to students of ethics, military studies, philosophy of war and peace, law, and international relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the complex issues of legal and moral governance that arise in the development, deployment, and eventual use of emerging technologies in military operations. Recognizing the traditional gap between law and morality in the face of technological advancements, the book aims to identify, enumerate, and address the challenges of ensuring adequate governance for these innovative technologies. It argues that proposed modifications in governance closely align with the concerns of critics who fear the proliferation, unintended consequences, and potential escape from regulation of these technologies under current treaties and regulatory regimes.

The book also explores ethical norms in the professions involved in the design and eventual use of specific technologies, particularly engineering, the military, biomedical, and health care practice. These professions impose moral obligations on their members to avoid reckless endangerment or criminal negligence in their activities. By examining the application of existing legal regimes and moral norms, as well as exploring how these professions can develop or improve voluntary constraints on forms of malfeasance, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the ethical and legal implications of emerging technologies in military operations.

This book is of immense interest to students of ethics, military studies, philosophy of war and peace, law, and international relations. It provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between technology, governance, and ethical principles, and serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, military personnel, and scholars alike.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032227283