http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
xii, 286 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
"The study of the future is difficult. Political, social, economic, technological, environmental, and military trends create enormous pressures that drive the patterns and currents that shape the future. All of the research methods -- quantitative or qualitative -- expand what we know about the present to help us understand what the future may bring. The research theses in this book attempt to develop future visions which offer insights into long-range strategies, policies, and plans that will augment and prepare US national security policy for a spectrum of uncertain futures. These theses help us anticipate opportunities and threats and consider how to address them."--Publisher's description.
Introduction / John T. Ackerman and Kathleen Mahoney-Norris -- "Mercenarizing" the US Government / Kelvin S. Fan -- Western Europe's future role in US international relations / Kelly L. Varitz -- Accounting for human information processing / Lourdes M. Duvall -- Arctic security : an adaptive approach for a changing climate / Christopher S. Kean and David C. Kneale -- Catastrophe on the horizon : future effects of orbital space debris / Jack Donahue -- Waste to watts to water / Amanda S. Birch -- How to fuel the future of airpower / Yvonne Carrico Gurnick -- Conclusion / John T. Ackerman and Kathleen Mahoney-Norris.
Lt Col John T. Ackerman, PhD, editor, USAF, Retired ; Col Kathleeen Mahoney-Norris, PhD, editor, USAFR, Retired.
Format not distributed to depository libraries.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-282) and index.