Science & Technology Law, Outer Space - Observation & Exploration, Astronautical Engineering - General & Miscellaneous, Military Policy - General & Miscellaneous, Human Geography - Political Geography & Geopolitics, Science & Technology Policy, Industrial
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Overview
This volume identifies and evaluates the relationship between outer-space geography and geographic position (astrogeography), and the evolution of current and future military space strategy. In doing so, it explores five primary propositions.
Synopsis
"Astropolitik does not advocate an astropolitical future for the exploration of space. Rather, it is an analysis of what the future might be like, given the continuing nationalistic pursuit of outer space. In order to animate the text, and following Halford Mackinder and Nicholas Spykman, these propositions prompt the formulation of a neoclassical astropolitical dictum: 'Who controls Low-Earth Orbin controls Near-Earth Space. Who controls Near-Earth Space dominates Terra. Who dominates Terra determines the destiny of humankind.'" "This innovative new book will be essential reading for military strategists, political scientists and professionals working in the field, as well as informed general readers."--Jacket.Book Details
Published
October 1, 2001
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780714681979