The Philosophy of Space Policy

Auteur

G. S. Sachdeva is Professor Emeritus, Chandigarh University, India. He is pioneer scholar on Space Law in India and has authored ten books and has contributed over sixty articles in edited books and law journals in India and abroad. He holds Masters in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, India and Ph.D. in International Law from JNU, India.

Texte du rabat

This book offers hints for space policymaking and also explores other alternatives to enable clarity for internal constituency and international posturing. It discusses philosophical perspectives and also includes a case study of India.

Contenu

Preface
Introduction
PART-I
Section1: Philosophical Perspectives

1. Space Policy: Theoretical Perspective
2. Space Policy: Theological Perspective
3. Space Policy: Ethical Perspective
4. Space Policy: Audit Perspective
   Section 2: Options and Initiatives
5. National Space Legislation: A Necessity
6. National Space Doctrine: A Proposal
7. Space Diplomacy: An Initiative
8. Space Cooperation: An Imperative
   PART-II
   Section 1: A Case Study of India
9. India: Historical Perspective
10. India: Contemporary Perspective
11. India: Futuristic Vision
12. India: Organisational Perspective
13. India: Global Stance
    Section 2: Indian Space Policy 2023
14. Indian Space Policy 2023: A Descriptive Analysis
15. Indian Space Policy 2023: A Critique
    Appendix: Indian Space Policy - 2023
    Index