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The International Politics of Space (Space Power and Politics),Used
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The year 2007 saw the fiftieth anniversary of the Space Age, which began with the launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in October 1957. Space is crucial to the politics of the postmodern world. It has seen competition and cooperation in the past fifty years, and is in danger of becoming a battlefield in the next fifty. The International Politics of Space is the first book to bring these crucial themes together and provide a clear and vital picture of how politically important space has become, and what its exploitation might mean for all our futures.Michael Sheehan analyzes the space programmes of the United States, Russia, China, India and the European Space Agency, and explains how central space has become to issues of war and peace, international law, justice and international development, and cooperation between the worlds leading states. It highlights the significance of China and Indias commitment to space, and explains how the theories and concepts we use to describe and explain space are fundamental to the possibility of avoiding conflict in space in the future.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The International Politics of Space'? A: The book examines the intersection of space exploration and international politics, analyzing how space has become a critical factor in issues of war, peace, and cooperation among major global powers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The International Politics of Space' is Michael Sheehan.
- Q: When was 'The International Politics of Space' published? A: 'The International Politics of Space' was published on December 19, 2007.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses competition and cooperation in space, the role of space in international law and justice, and the significance of space programs from countries like the United States, Russia, China, and India.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The International Politics of Space' contains 246 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The International Politics of Space' is listed as a new item.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: How does the author view the future of space politics? A: Michael Sheehan emphasizes that the theories and concepts surrounding space are crucial for preventing potential conflicts in space in the future.
- Q: What significance do China and India have in the context of space politics? A: The book highlights the growing commitment of China and India to space exploration and its implications for global cooperation and competition.