| International Law and the Politics of Urban Air Operations Contributor(s): Waxman, Matthew C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0833028162 ISBN-13: 9780833028167 Publisher: RAND Corporation OUR PRICE: $19.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2000 Annotation: Urban environments pose many difficulties for those planning and conducting military operations within the boundaries of international law and self-imposed political constraints. Whereas the speed and agility of air power, plus its ability to deliver firepower precisely (and with relatively low risk to U.S. personnel), may make it the instrument of choice, the heightened risk of collateral damage when operating in urban environments partially offsets U.S. technological superiority. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | International - History | Military - Aviation |
| Dewey: 341.6 |
| LCCN: 00036919 |
| Lexile Measure: 1860 |
| Series: Project Air Force |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 5.44" W x 8" (0.38 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study examines the constraints of international law and political considerations on those planning and conducting military operations in urban environments. It argues that while technological advances may increase the precision of air power, advances may also bring new constraints. |