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On the Edge of Earth : The Future of American Space Power /

"" 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 pos...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Lambakis, Steven James
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky, [2001]
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"" 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 n
Descripción Física:1 online resource (384 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9780813145778