The Future of War: The Re–Enchantment of War in the Twenty–First Century

Most commentators propose a nightmare vision of future warfare: a battlefield of drones and robots with no place for human intuition or will. In this book, Professor Christopher Coker presents a new and radically different view. New technology will free the warrior from the mass slaughterhouse of twentieth–century warfare, and soldiers will once again find their humanity on the field of battle.

Foreword by Michael Evans. Preface. 1. The Re–Enchantment of War. 2. The Warrior of The Future: Memes or Genes?. 3. Towards Post Human Warfare. 4. Beyond The Death Threshold. 5. The Death of Sacrifice. 6. To be Concluded?. Notes. Index.

Christopher Coker is Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the author of many books, including Waging War without Warriors (2002) and Humane Warfare (2001). He lectures regularly at Military Staff Colleges around the world.

"For all those who seek a deeper understanding of the contours of war, then this fine book should be required reading." Michael Evans, Royal Military College, Duntroon "An important and exciting book that draws on a remarkable range of sources." Andrew Linklater, University of Wales, Aberystwyth