{"title":"Katherine C. Epstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to the works of Katherine C. Epstein, an insightful author whose expertise lies in the realms of history and military studies. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the intricacies of past events, Epstein offers readers a compelling exploration into the world of historical and military dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eAnalog Superpowers\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the fascinating interplay between historical military strategy and technological advancement. Throughout her writing, Epstein captivates her audience with engaging narratives that not only inform but also challenge readers to think critically about the impact of technology on international power structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts and military aficionados alike, Katherine C. Epstein's books are a valuable addition to any collection. They promise to broaden your understanding of historical events and the strategic shifts that have shaped the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"analog-superpowers-by-katherine-c-epstein-9780226831220","title":"Analog Superpowers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping history that spans law, international affairs, and top-secret technology to unmask the tension between intellectual property rights and national security.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of the twentieth century, two British inventors, Arthur Pollen and Harold Isherwood, became fascinated by a major military question: how to aim the big guns of battleships. These warships—of enormous geopolitical import before the advent of intercontinental missiles or drones—had to shoot in poor light and choppy seas at distant moving targets, conditions that impeded accurate gunfire. Seeing the need to account for a plethora of variables, Pollen and Isherwood built an integrated system for gathering data, calculating predictions, and transmitting the results to the gunners. At the heart of their invention was the most advanced analog computer of the day, a technological breakthrough that anticipated the famous Norden bombsight of World War II, the inertial guidance systems of nuclear missiles, and the networked \"smart\" systems that dominate combat today. Recognizing the value of Pollen and Isherwood's invention, the British Royal Navy and the United States Navy pirated it, one after the other. When the inventors sued, both the British and US governments invoked secrecy, citing national security concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wealth of archival evidence, \u003cem\u003eAnalog Superpowers\u003c\/em\u003e analyzes these and related legal battles over naval technology, exploring how national defence tested the two countries' commitment to individual rights and the free market. Katherine C. Epstein deftly sets out Pollen's and Isherwood's pioneering achievements, the patent questions raised, the geopolitical rivalry between Britain and the United States, and the legal precedents each country developed to control military tools built by private contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEpstein's account reveals that long before the US national security state sought to restrict information about atomic energy, it was already embroiled in another contest between innovation and secrecy. The America portrayed in this sweeping and accessible history isn't yet a global hegemon but a rising superpower ready to acquire foreign technology by fair means or foul—much as it accuses China of doing today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000534614252,"sku":"9780226831220","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20540483482268.jpg?v=1763281957"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/katherine-c-epstein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}