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xix, 220 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
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"September 2022"--Title page verso. |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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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.
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United States. Air Force -- Operational readiness.
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Air pilots, Military -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Air pilots, Military -- Effect of technological innovations on -- United States.
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Aeronautics, Military -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Aeronautics, Military -- United States -- Psychological aspects.
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Aviation psychology.
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Air power -- Philosophy.
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États-Unis. (CaQQLa)201-0281491 Air Force (CaQQLa)201-0281491 -- État de préparation opérationnelle.
(CaQQLa)201-0376215
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Psychologie aéronautique. (CaQQLa)201-0000549
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United States. Air Force. (OCoLC)fst00538280
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Aeronautics, Military -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00798562
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Air pilots, Military. (OCoLC)fst00802472
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Armed Forces -- Airmen.
(OCoLC)fst01982032
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Armed Forces -- Operational readiness.
(OCoLC)fst01351844
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Aviation psychology. (OCoLC)fst00824371
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Chronological Term |
1900-1999
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Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Added Author |
Air University (U.S.). Press, issuing body.
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Added Title |
Lure and logic of airmindedness |
ISBN |
9781585663224 (paperback) |
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1585663220 (paperback) |
Gpo Item No. |
0422-K |
Sudoc No. |
D 301.26/6:AI 7/19 |
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