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Author Trew, Jason Michael, author.

Title The Icarus solution : the lure and logic of airmindedness / by Jason Michael Trew.

Publication Info. Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama : Air University Press, 2022.

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 Axe Archives Fed Docs  D 301.26/6:AI 7/19    ---  Available
Description xix, 220 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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Note "September 2022"--Title page verso.
In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-217) and index.
Contents Prologue -- Introduction -- Dionysius and the social life of World War I aviators -- Icarus and Daedalus: airmindedness in the interwar period -- Metis and Bia: air power theory -- Daedalus as deity: an imbalanced force -- Summary.
Summary "The Icarus Solution" is a recent US Air Force mantra, developed as both a recruiting slogan and service motto. It reflects both the physical altitude of their domain (sky and space) and conveys a sense of operational dominance. The saying also applies to the distinctive way the institution is shaped by technology. When it comes to descriptions of this culture, the same line is apropos: no one has come close to fully appreciating what it means for Airmen to have a technological mindset. Scholars in this field demonstrate the need to understand technology from the perspective of users, the stories they tell about their technical artifacts, and the rational and non-rational elements of those experiences. Even the word's origins reveal that, since the time of the ancient poet Homer, technology is not just material, mechanical, or measurable. This dual nature is reflected in Airmen, despite the obvious fact their profession is based on advanced weapons systems"-- Provided by publisher
Subject United States. Air Force -- Airmen.
United States. Air Force -- Operational readiness.
Air pilots, Military -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Air pilots, Military -- Effect of technological innovations on -- United States.
Aeronautics, Military -- Social aspects -- United States.
Aeronautics, Military -- United States -- Psychological aspects.
Aviation psychology.
Air power -- Philosophy.
États-Unis. (CaQQLa)201-0281491 Air Force (CaQQLa)201-0281491 -- État de préparation opérationnelle. (CaQQLa)201-0376215
Psychologie aéronautique. (CaQQLa)201-0000549
United States. Air Force. (OCoLC)fst00538280
Aeronautics, Military -- Psychological aspects. (OCoLC)fst00798562
Air pilots, Military. (OCoLC)fst00802472
Armed Forces -- Airmen. (OCoLC)fst01982032
Armed Forces -- Operational readiness. (OCoLC)fst01351844
Aviation psychology. (OCoLC)fst00824371
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Chronological Term 1900-1999
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Added Author Air University (U.S.). Press, issuing body.
Added Title Lure and logic of airmindedness
ISBN 9781585663224 (paperback)
1585663220 (paperback)
Gpo Item No. 0422-K
Sudoc No. D 301.26/6:AI 7/19

 
    
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