Bibliograph

Robots that kill, deadly machines and their precursors in myth, folklore, literature, popular culture and reality, Judith A. Markowitz

Type

Label

Robots that kill, deadly machines and their precursors in myth, folklore, literature, popular culture and reality, Judith A. Markowitz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Robots that kill

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1057297552

Responsibility statement

Judith A. Markowitz

Sub title

deadly machines and their precursors in myth, folklore, literature, popular culture and reality

Summary

"This book describes the technologies that enable real-world robots and drones to be effective killers, including an overview of how artificial intelligence and nanotechnology relate to the topic. It also examines social controversies swirling around the design and use of killer robots"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Revenge -- Greed -- Furor : Robots as job killers -- Criminals -- Enforcers -- Superheroes & supervillains -- Furor : Making robots moral -- Humanoids -- Non-humanoids -- Humans -- Furor : LAWS

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