Daniel M. Gerstein's Books

National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology

The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology

The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

This book accessibly and expertly details the history and implications of the BWC—the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention—a controversial arms control agreement drafted in the 1970’s meant to supplement the Geneva protocol for warfare from decades earlier. That treaty banned the use of biological weapons in modern warfare, but failed to ban their development, transport or trafficking, holes the BWC aimed to fill, but are still contested to this day. Daniel M. Gerstein, a former Army Colonel and current Under Secretary in the Department of Homeland Security, traces the origins of the treaty and its many complications, past and present, while prescribing a way for the world’s military leaders to move forward with regards to (what Gerstein sees will be and already is) “the most important arms control treaty of the 21st Century.” The strength and enforcement of the treaty are at a crossroads, and it is important for both professionals and students of the military and international affairs to know exactly what a failure to honor, improve and uphold the BWC would mean for international security.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

254

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

1442223138

ISBN 13

9781442223134

The Story of Technology

How We Got Here and What the Future Holds

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Story of Technology

How We Got Here and What the Future Holds

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

A leading technology expert examines ways to manage the rapid proliferation of technology and come to grips with its pervasive influence. Technology--always a key driver of historical change--is transforming society as never before and at a far more rapid pace. This book takes the reader on a journey into what the author identifies as the central organizing construct for the future of civilization, the continued proliferation of technology. And he challenges us to consider how to think about technology to ensure that we humans, and not the products of our invention, remain in control of our destinies? In this informative and insightful examination, Dr. Daniel M. Gerstein--who brings vast operational, research, and academic experience to the subject--proposes a method for gaining a better understanding of how technology is likely to evolve in the future. He identifies the attributes that a future successful technology should seek to emulate and the pitfalls that a technology developer should try to avoid. The aim is to bring greater clarity to the impact of technology on individuals and society. In particular, he considers three technologies now converging that will shape the future: biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the "internet of things." He asks: Will we continue to develop new technologies in these fields merely because basic research shows that we can, or should we first consider the likely effects of these technologies on the quality of life at the individual, societal, and global levels? Dr. Gerstein makes a compelling case that rational and informed evolution of our technological options is the best course for ensuring a brighter future.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

361

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1633885798

ISBN 13

9781633885790

Tech Wars

Transforming U.S. Technology Development

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Tech Wars

Transforming U.S. Technology Development

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

This book explores the evolution of the current U.S. research and development enterprise, asks whether this organization remains appropriate to the challenges we face today, and proposes strategies for better preparing for the global technology race shaping our future. Across the globe, nation states and societies, as well as corporations, technology developers, and even individuals, find themselves on the front lines of a global technology race. As we approach the third decade of this century, the outlines of the contest have become clear. Spending on research and development, such new methods as innovation centers, and inclusion of powerful technologies into governments and society are occurring at a rapid pace. Technology winners and losers are emerging. How did we arrive at this global technology fight? How and where will it be waged? What can we do to prepare for the future? In 10 chapters, Tech Wars addresses these questions and more, examining the conditions that have led us to this point and introducing new strategies, organizational changes, and resource allocations that will help the United States respond to the challenges that are on the horizon.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

298

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

1440879818

ISBN 13

9781440879814

National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology

The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology

The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

254

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

1442223138

ISBN 13

9781442223134

Assignment: Pentagon

How to Excel in a Bureaucracy

By: Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith,Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Assignment: Pentagon

How to Excel in a Bureaucracy

By: Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith,Daniel M. Gerstein

Selected for the 2019 Commandant’s Professional Reading List, Assignment: Pentagon takes the reader on an insider’s tour of the Pentagon, describing how the headquarters for the world’s largest multinational “corporation” functions. The reader gains insights into how this bureaucracy functions as well as the stresses and strains inherent to such a complex organization. Now in its fifth edition, Assignment: Pentagon remains the best practical guide for anyone who works for the Pentagon or any other large bureaucracy. Eminently readable, Assignment: Pentagon is the essential guide for the newly assigned military person, fresh civilian, or interested outsider to the Pentagon’s informal set of arrangements, networks, and functions that operate in the service and joint service world. With updated information about jobs and Pentagon vernacular, this fifth edition delivers a wealth of practical advice and helpful hints about surviving the challenges of working in “the Building.” If you’ve been assigned to the Pentagon or are starting work for any large company, you need to read Assignment: Pentagon.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

293

Publisher

Potomac Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1640123563

ISBN 13

9781640123564

Assignment: Pentagon

How to Excel in a Bureaucracy, 4th Edition

By: Perry M. Smith,Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Assignment: Pentagon

How to Excel in a Bureaucracy, 4th Edition

By: Perry M. Smith,Daniel M. Gerstein

The essential guide to working in the Pentagon

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

288

Publisher

U of Nebraska Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1597970964

ISBN 13

9781597970969

Bioterror in the 21st Century

Emerging Threats in a New Global Environment

By: Daniel M Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Bioterror in the 21st Century

Emerging Threats in a New Global Environment

By: Daniel M Gerstein

Daniel Gerstein draws on twenty-nine years of experience in the security and defense sectors to address the threat of bioterrorism in the twenty-first century. He warns that while the proliferation of knowledge and capabilities in the field of biotechnology offers ever-increasing opportunities for scientific breakthroughs, the potential for the misuse of that knowledge also increases. Gerstein takes a classic game theory approach in his analysis of the potential for a bioterror attack in the future. His examination provides an objective capability for assessing threats, understanding emerging trends, and developing mitigation strategies. However, in the end the book is less about predicting future behavior than about understanding the framework in which dangerous capabilities are allowed to proliferate. The study also makes a valuable contribution to the debate over perceived threats and vulnerabilities in this new global environment.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

274

Publisher

Naval Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1612510205

ISBN 13

9781612510200

Leading at the Speed of Light

New Strategies for U.S. Security in the Information Age

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Leading at the Speed of Light

New Strategies for U.S. Security in the Information Age

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

A guide for the twenty-first century leader.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

284

Publisher

Potomac Books, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

1612343511

ISBN 13

9781612343518

Leading at the Speed of Light

New Strategies for U.S. Security in the Information Age

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Leading at the Speed of Light

New Strategies for U.S. Security in the Information Age

By: Daniel M. Gerstein

A guide for the twenty-first century leader.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

284

Publisher

Potomac Books, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

1612343511

ISBN 13

9781612343518

Assignment: Pentagon

How to Excel in a Bureaucracy

By: Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith,Daniel M. Gerstein

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Assignment: Pentagon

How to Excel in a Bureaucracy

By: Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith,Daniel M. Gerstein

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

293

Publisher

Potomac Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1640123563

ISBN 13

9781640123564

Book's by Daniel M. Gerstein

National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology

National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology

The Story of Technology

The Story of Technology

Tech Wars

Tech Wars

National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology

National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology

Assignment: Pentagon

Assignment: Pentagon

Assignment: Pentagon

Assignment: Pentagon

Bioterror in the 21st Century

Bioterror in the 21st Century

Leading at the Speed of Light

Leading at the Speed of Light

Leading at the Speed of Light

Leading at the Speed of Light

Assignment: Pentagon

Assignment: Pentagon

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email