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The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power

Jacob Helberg
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The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Jacob Helberg

The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 21st century

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power by Jacob Helberg explores the geopolitical impact of technology and cyber warfare. It examines how nations leverage digital tools to enhance power, influence, and control. The book emphasizes the critical role of technology in modern global conflicts and the importance of understanding these dynamics for future security.

Informative

Suspenseful

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

715 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wires of War by Jacob Helberg offers a compelling analysis of the tech-driven geopolitical landscape. Reviews praise its insightful examination of technology's role in global power dynamics. However, some critique its dense jargon and complex narrative that may challenge casual readers. Overall, it's a profound resource for understanding modern global conflicts.

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Who Should Read The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power?

A reader interested in The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power by Jacob Helberg likely enjoys geopolitical analysis and technology's impact on global power dynamics. Fans of books like The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff or The Fifth Domain by Richard A. Clarke will find it engaging.

4.1

715 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 21st century

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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