Arms control in space : exploring conditions for preventive arms control / Max M. Mutschler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mutschler, Max M., author.

Series:

Palgrave studies in international relations

Palgrave Studies in International Relations Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space security.

Space weapons.

Arms control--International cooperation.

Arms control.

Outer space--Strategic aspects.

Outer space.

Physical Description:

xiii, 221 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.

Summary:

The idea of space control and the militarization or weaponization of space has become increasingly prominent in contemporary society. This book puts the widely-held view that 'arms control in space is not feasible' to the test and aims to explore how, and under what conditions, arms control in space is feasible and could become a reality. Developing a hypothesis on the general conditions for preventive arms control, Mutschler uses three major theoretical approaches to international relations, neoliberal institutionalism, neorealism, and constructivism, and examines the unsuccessful case of arms control regarding space weapons and the successful case of arms control in the field of Anti-Ballistic Missiles (ABMs). Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction

Arms control : concepts and debates

Regime theory and preventive arms control

Anti-ballistic missiles and arms control

Space weapons and arms control

Analyzing arms control in space

Conclusion

Conditions for preventive arms control

The chances for preventive arms control in space.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781137320636

113732063X

OCLC:

848162827