On the Edge of Earth
Steven Lambakis
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Description for On the Edge of Earth
The US has long exploited Earth's orbit to enhance security, generate wealth, and reinforce its position as a world leader, but is ambivalent towards military activities in space. This book sees this as undermining the future security of the US, and suggests how to meet national security demands. Num Pages: 394 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPS; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
The United States has long exploited Earth's orbits to enhance security, generate wealth, and solidify its position as a world leader. America's ambivalence toward military activities in space, however, has the potential to undermine our future security. Many in Washington possess a peculiar regard for space and warfare. Some perceive space as a place to defend and fight for America's vital interests. Others -- whose voices are frequently dominant and manifested in public rhetoric, funded defense programs, international diplomacy, and treaty commitments -- look upon space as a preserve not to be despoiled by earthly strife.
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The United States has long exploited Earth's orbits to enhance security, generate wealth, and solidify its position as a world leader. America's ambivalence toward military activities in space, however, has the potential to undermine our future security. Many in Washington possess a peculiar regard for space and warfare. Some perceive space as a place to defend and fight for America's vital interests. Others -- whose voices are frequently dominant and manifested in public rhetoric, funded defense programs, international diplomacy, and treaty commitments -- look upon space as a preserve not to be despoiled by earthly strife.
After forty years ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
394
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813121987
SKU
V9780813121987
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About Steven Lambakis
Steven Lambakis, senior national security and international affairs analyst at the National Institute for Public Policy, is the author of Winston Churchill: Architect of Peace.
Reviews for On the Edge of Earth
Will trigger public debate, generate controversy, and ad creatively to the policy debate. - John D. Stempel