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Space Warfare and Defense: A Historical Encyclopedia and Research Guide
by Chapman, Bert
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued
- ISBN 10
- 1598840061
- ISBN 13
- 9781598840063
- Seller
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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, 2008. Fine condition. Mild EX-LIBRARY, without any library markings on the spine, cover or textblock edges of the book. A few library markings on the endpapers only. All other pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Hinges are perfect. Bright, shiny, square, and tight. Seldom used, if at all. Bound iin the original pictorial laminated boards. From the publisher: "This timely resource provides a history of the development of space weapons and warfare strategies and a comprehensive reference guide to the growing literature on the subject. Over 375 alphabetically organized entries covering all aspects of military space initiatives, such as New World Vistas, the Air Force Counterspace Operations Doctrine, Project Corona, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, space-based infrared systems, and much more. An exhaustive reference guide to current and historical literature on U.S., Russian, Chinese, and European military space policy and programs --an unprecedented resource for further study. A detailed chronology of key events in the military development of space, from Eisenhower's approval of the 'U.S. Policy on Outer Space' to China's recent launch of a military photoreconnaissance satellite. A full glossary of terms and acronyms essential to the understanding of military space policies and technologies.". First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. xxx, 405pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Seller
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 028829
- Title
- Space Warfare and Defense: A Historical Encyclopedia and Research Guide
- Author
- Chapman, Bert
- Illustrator
- NOT a library discard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine condition
- Jacket Condition
- No dust jacket, as issued
- Edition
- First Printing of the First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1598840061
- ISBN 13
- 9781598840063
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Place of Publication
- Santa Barbara, California
- Date Published
- 2008
- Size
- xxx, 405pp
- Bookseller catalogs
- Aviation / Aeronautics / Space Travel;
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