Extremely Loud: Sound as a Weapon
Extremely Loud: Sound as a Weapon
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Book Summary
In this disturbing and wide-ranging account, acclaimed journalist Juliette Volcler looks at the extensive use of sonic weapons today against a long history of efforts by military and police forces to deploy sound against enemies, criminals, and law-abiding citizens. During the 2004 battle of the Iraqi city of Falluja, U.S. Marines bolted large speakers to the roofs of their Humvees, blasting AC/DC, Eminem, and Metallica songs through the city's narrow streets as part of a targeted psychological operation against militants that has now become standard practice in American military operations in Afghanistan. In the postcard-perfect historic center of Brussels, nausea-inducing sound waves are unleashed to prevent teenagers from
ISBN-13
9781595588739
Language
English
Binding
Hard Bound
Publisher
New Press, The
Publishing Date
2013-06-04
Total Pages
208

Extremely Loud: Sound as a Weapon

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Book Summary
In this disturbing and wide-ranging account, acclaimed journalist Juliette Volcler looks at the extensive use of sonic weapons today against a long history of efforts by military and police forces to deploy sound against enemies, criminals, and law-abiding citizens. During the 2004 battle of the Iraqi city of Falluja, U.S. Marines bolted large speakers to the roofs of their Humvees, blasting AC/DC, Eminem, and Metallica songs through the city's narrow streets as part of a targeted psychological operation against militants that has now become standard practice in American military operations in Afghanistan. In the postcard-perfect historic center of Brussels, nausea-inducing sound waves are unleashed to prevent teenagers from
Book Specifications
ISBN-13
9781595588739
Language
English
Binding
Hard Bound
Publisher
New Press, The
Publishing Date
2013-06-04
Total Pages
208