"This volume is published in conjunction with the exhibition To See Without Being Seen: Contemporary Art and Drone Warfare, organized by the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, and on view there January 29 to April 24, 2016."--Page 96.

Develops a comparative de-colonial framework for visual culture studies.

Explores the theme of aesthetic agency and its potential for social and political progress.

The volume offers multiple perspectives on the way in which people encounter and think about the future. Drawing on the perspectives of history, literature, philosophy and communication studies, an international ensemble of experts offer a kaleidoscope of topics to provoke and enlighten the reader. The authors seek to understand the daily lived experience of ordinary people as they encounter new technology as well as the way people reflect on the significance and meaning of those technologies. The approach of the volume stresses the quotidian quality of reality and ordinary understandings of reality as understood by people from all walks of life. Providing expert analysis and sophisticated understanding, the focus of attention gravitates toward how people make meaning out of change, particularly when the change occurs at the level of social technologies- the devices that modify and amplify our modes of communication with others. The volume is organised into three main sections: The phenomena of new communication technology in people's lives from a contemporary viewpoint; the meaning of robots and AI as they play an increasing role in people's experience and; broader issues concerning the operational, sociological and philosophical implications of people as they address a technology driven future.

This unprecedented book provides a comprehensive examination of the issue of protecting journalists in conflict situations from both a practical and humanitarian law perspective. Violent criminals and corrupt governmental officials harass, co-opt, and kill local and foreign journalists in countries from Mexico to Afghanistan, to Russia and the Philippines. Staggeringly, there has been little or no prosecution in 89 percent of journalist murders worldwide. Such widespread impunity is arguably one of the greatest threats to press freedom. A number of international organizations and advocates have developed efforts to mitigate this problem, but belligerents continue to act with few restraints and little, if any, accountability. War on Words: Who Should Protect Journalists? is an examination of the deteriorating and dangerous environment facing journalists and what stakeholders are doing to address this serious problem threatening democracy worldwide. The authors explore the peril facing journalists, delve into the legal and practical history of press protection, evaluate current safety strategies for journalists, and gather opinions from an array of local and international correspondents and practitioners on how to improve this untenable situation.

Young Jim Bennett grows up on a plantation in South Carolina. He learns to train fox hunting horses at an early age. In 1863 He lies about his age to join the Confederate cavalry. After about a week, he fights in the battle of Brandy Station with his horse and saber. Before thar he meets a beautiful southern belle at a barbeque dinner held for the army troops at Culpeper. He falls in love with her immediately. The battle of Brandy Station was the last battle that used sabers. The cavalry used carbines or pistols after that. Jim is severely wounded at Culp's Hill at the battle of Gettysburg. Vicky prevails on her father to bring Jim to her house from the Army hospital. Jim recovers and is granted 30 days convalescent leave that he spends at Vicky's house. After his leave he returns to duty and is shortly promoted to sergeant. Jim fights in the battle of the Wilderness and helps defend Richmond while she is under siege. Jim gets a battlefield promotion to 2nd Lieutenant and leads his platoon in the retreat to Appomattox where Lee surrenders to General Grant. Jim returns to his sweetheart in Culpepper when he leaves Appomattox.