A Naval Pedigree for Space Power Theory

<p>The purpose of this thesis is to add to the body of work related to space power theory. Specifically it comprises an attempt to investigate the appropriateness of applying naval ideas and theories as a basis for a space power theory. It begins with an exploration of the merits of the sea-to-space analogy in general. It continues with an investigation of the works of Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan and Sir Julian Stafford Corbett including a summary of their major ideas and presentations of rudimentary Mahanian and Corbettian space power theories. A comparative analysis of Mahanian and Corbettian views on both sea power and space power follows along with an assessment of the practice and potential of space power from functional organizational cognitive and cultural perspectives. Contemporary space strategy policy activities and doctrine show that the practice of space power is highly Corbettian in nature. However national leaders and policy makers should not neglect Mahan. Both Corbett and Mahan are required to inform a space power theory and help manage space power's potential. It is within their differences that one finds the utility for space power theory. These differences provide a conceptual corridor within which strategists and policy makers can chart a course for the future of military and national space programs.--Abstract from web site.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>