{"title":"Matthew Ford","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of modern conflict, blending detailed analysis with a keen understanding of technological impact. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eWar in the Smartphone Age\u003c\/em\u003e, examines how contemporary warfare is shaped by innovations and digital communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of Ford’s books will find insightful commentary on history and military topics, focusing on the evolving nature of warfare in the 21st century. His clear, engaging style provides thoughtful perspectives on the challenges faced by armed forces today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"war-in-the-smartphone-age-by-matthew-ford-9781911723998","title":"War in the Smartphone Age","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential guide to understanding war and information on today's data-saturated battlefields - from Ukraine to Gaza and beyond.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to smartphones, war is everywhere, all the time. Anyone can view, analyse, and comment on photos, videos, or other warzone media, far from the frontlines. Where did this technology come from? And what does it mean for the future of war?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWar in the Smartphone Age\u003c\/em\u003e explains why you see what you do on your phone. It asks how these devices shape our knowledge, conduct, and representation of war in the 2020s. It shows why the smartphone is indispensable in peace and wartime, with a profound impact on modern conflict. Every smartphone is a potential weapon: lines blur between war and daily life, and conflict becomes a shared digital experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal tech giants orchestrate connectivity, displacing state-controlled narratives. Through social media, smartphones become powerful tools amplifying violence and shaping war's legitimacy. Apps democratise conflict, enabling anyone to identify and attack perceived enemies. As the Ukraine war has shown, this new reality involves complex, unevenly distributed infrastructures, merging civilian communication with military targeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith war accelerating beyond our comprehension, militaries have raced to exploit and adapt to the smartphone age. As technology distorts our understanding of conflict, even while offering the hope of progress, Matthew Ford explores critical questions about today's hyper-connected battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487753683180,"sku":"9781911723998","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7358b6c307008ae911f27652aaeda48d.jpg?v=1775769310"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matthew-ford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}