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Author:
Markowitz, Judith A. author.
Title:
Robots that kill : deadly machines and their precursors in myth, folklore, literature, popular culture and reality / Judith A. Markowitz.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
vii, 239 pages ; 26 cm
Subject:
Robots--Moral and ethical aspects.
Robots--Social aspects.
Robots--Folklore.
Robots in literature.
Robots in literature.
Robots--Social aspects.
Roboter--Motiv
Humanoider Roboter
Künstlicher Mensch
Cyborg
Massenkultur
Volkskultur
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Revenge -- Greed -- Furor : Robots as job killers -- Criminals -- Enforcers -- Superheroes & supervillains -- Furor : Making robots moral -- Humanoids -- Non-humanoids -- Humans -- Furor : LAWS.
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.
ISBN:
1476668132
9781476668130
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1057297552
LCCN:
2019010149
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

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