Conflict: a basic human instinct, helpinghumankind evolve even while threatening the very existence of the species . . .an instinct that will be as much a part of the future as it is now and alwayshas been.For all the glories of war-thedefeat of evil, the promise of freedom, justice, protection of the innocent, therighting of wrongs, technological innovation, heroism-there are also thehorrors:individual grief, mass destruction,the elimination of entire cultures and great achievments, injustice, villainy,the annihilation of the innocent, and pain beyond bearing. War and Space offersthe ultimate speculation on the future of warfare-stories of insectoid anguish,genetically-engineered diplomats who cannot fail, aliens plundering humanity, aweaponized black hole-scenarios of triumph and defeat, great heroism and viledepravity . . . and more. Read Less