Asian Space Race: Rhetoric or Reality? by Ajey Lele (English) Paperback Book

Description: Asian Space Race: Rhetoric or Reality? by Ajey Lele This book explores the character and contours of the Asian Space Powers. Explaining why and how these states are making investments towards achieving their socio-economic and strategic mandate this book infers that the possibility of Asian Space Race exists but is presently fairly diminutive. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book explores the character and contours of the Asian Space Powers. At present, Asian states like China, Japan and India are found investing in space technologies with analogous social and scientific and probably with divergent military intents. Other Asian states like Israel, South Korea and Malaysia are also making investments in the space arena. States like Iran and North Korea are faulted for using space launches as a demonstrative tool to achieve strategic objectives. This work examines this entire maze of activities to unearth where these states are making these investments to accomplish their state-specific goal or are they also trying to surpass each other by engaging in competition. Explaining why and how these states are making investments towards achieving their socio-economic and strategic mandate this book infers that the possibility of Asian Space Race exists but is presently fairly diminutive. Back Cover This book explores the character and contours of the Asian Space Powers. At present, Asian states like China, Japan and India are found investing in space technologies with analogous social and scientific and probably with divergent military intents. Other Asian states like Israel, South Korea and Malaysia are also making investments in the space arena. States like Iran and North Korea are faulted for using space launches as a demonstrative tool to achieve strategic objectives. This work examines this entire maze of activities to unearth where these states are making these investments to accomplish their state-specific goal or are they also trying to surpass each other by engaging in competition. Explaining why and how these states are making investments towards achieving their socio-economic and strategic mandate this book infers that the possibility of Asian Space Race exists but is presently fairly diminutive. Wing Commander Ajey Lele is working with Institute for Defence Studies Analyses, an India think-tank on security and strategic studies. He is a postgraduate in Physics and has obtained his doctorate in International Relations. He works on issues related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Strategic Technologies and Space Security. He has authored three books including Strategic Technologies for the Military (Sage, 2009). Author Biography Wing Commander Ajey Lele is working with Institute for Defence Studies Analyses, an India think-tank on security and strategic studies. He is a postgraduate in Physics and has obtained his doctorate in International Relations. He works on issues related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Strategic Technologies and Space Security. He has authored three books including Strategic Technologies for the Military (Sage, 2009). Table of Contents Dedication.- Preface.- Structure of the Book.- Concept of Asia and Relevance of Space Technologies.- Asian Space Narratives.- West Asias Investments in Space Technologies.- Pakistans Space Capabilities.- Indias Space Programme.- East Asias Space Agenda.- Chinas Space Programme.- Japans Space Programme.- Space Investments: South East Asia.- Strategic Implications of Space Technologies.- Missile and Nuclear Conundrums.- Satellite Navigation and Asia.- Deep Space Agenda.- Militarization and Weaponization.- Space Shuttle and Space Station.- Space Power Soft Power.- Conclusion.- Future of Asian Space Powers.- Scrutinizing the Race.- Index. Feature Offers lucid and focused narratives of the space programmes of various Asian states Strategic significance of the various facets of Asian space programmes are debated in detail Provides insights into the Moon and Mars programmes of Asian states Examines various major drivers in connection with growth of space programmes in the region and develops futuristic scenarios Deliberates issues in regards to existence and possibility of the Asian Space Race Details ISBN8132217470 ISBN-10 8132217470 ISBN-13 9788132217473 Format Paperback Author Ajey Lele Publisher Springer, India, Private Ltd Short Title ASIAN SPACE RACE RHETORIC OR R Language English Media Book Affiliation Institute for Defence Studies Analyses Imprint Springer, India, Private Ltd Place of Publication New Delhi Country of Publication India Edition 2013th Illustrations XII, 280 p. Pages 280 Edition Description 2013 ed. Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-11-09 Alternative 9788132207320 DEWEY 387.8095 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96378833;

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