SPACE BOOK (2006) BEYOND EARTH : The Future of Humans in Space (Bob Krone)
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- ISBN
- 9781894959414
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1894959418
ISBN-13
9781894959414
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102828427
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beyond Earth : the Future of Humans in Space
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Physics / Astrophysics, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Astronomy
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Science
Book Series
Apogee Books Space Ser.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
19.1 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-272486
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
58
Dewey Decimal
629.45
Table Of Content
Part I: Beginnings; Part II: Human Factors in Space; Part III: Science, Technology, Engineering and Management for Space; Part IV: Strategy and Synthesis; Index.
Synopsis
Providing a foundation for space planners and anyone interested in human settlement in the solar system, this book theorizes about the near future, when the heretofore significant steps of humankind-- traveling to the moon and building space stations-- will be dwarved by new progress. Scholars and scientists raise and answer such questions as "Why does space matter to us? What will ordinary life be like in space?" and "What will our homes be like on Mars or the Moon? "This collection of findings by professionals documents important research, laying the bricks for space-faring civilizations and even consults future space-dwellers-- kids-- for their visions. Working from the assumption that humankind has a biological need to explore and improve the quality of life, the wide variety of contributors successfully argue that space as a future human habitat is not simply possible, but manifest., Providing a foundation for space planners and anyoneinterested in human settlement in the solar system, thisbook theorizes about the near future, when the heretofore-significant steps of humankind - travelling to the moonand building space stations - will be dwarfed by newprogress. Scholars and scientists raise and answer suchquestions ......, Providing a foundation for space planners and anyone interested in human settlement in the solar system, this book theorizes about the near future, when the heretofore significant steps of humankindtraveling to the moon and building space stationswill be dwarved by new progress. Scholars and scientists raise and answer such questions as "Why does space matter to us? What will ordinary life be like in space?" and "What will our homes be like on Mars or the Moon? "This collection of findings by professionals documents important research, laying the bricks for space-faring civilizations and even consults future space-dwellerskidsfor their visions. Working from the assumption that humankind has a biological need to explore and improve the quality of life, the wide variety of contributors successfully argue that space as a future human habitat is not simply possible, but manifest.", This is a critical time for the space program, and for all of us. Even the significant steps that we have taken since the dawn of the space age in 1957, including orbital flight, the Moon landings, and orbiting space stations, will in retrospect seem to be tiny steps compared to what lies ahead. Migrating into space will challenge us beyond anything we have previously accomplished, and we are destined to face adventures that are both fantastically breathtaking and supremely dangerous. "Beyond Earth" is for everyone interested in humankind's next great adventure -- the human settlement of the Solar System. A unique collection of world-class scholars, scientists, engineers, managers, astronauts, artists, authors, and professors examine the key questions of our unique circumstance at the dawn of a new era in space exploration and development: Why does space matter to us? What can we use it for? How can we get there efficiently? What will ordinary life be like in space? What will our homes be like on the Moon? On Mars? In orbit? Will we play? Will we love? The book does not stop with questions. It goes beyond the dramatic, the superficial, and the overly technical to the prescriptive, literally laying the brick and mortar for our future space faring civilisation. Contributing authors come from both hard and soft sciences; include education and the arts; and ask children, who will be the future space dwellers, for their visions. They document needed research. There are three underlying assumptions driving this book: First, that the human urge for flight, exploration and survival, plus its curiosity about the universe, are deeply embedded in our genes and in our minds; Second, that even if these urges were ignored, the continual improvement of the quality of life for the human race on earth, and perhaps even its ultimate survival, hinge on the successes of human exploration and habitation of space; and, Third that our generation can use the opportunity presented by outwards expansion to design a rewarding and exciting future of collaboration to capitalise on the lessons learned from human history on Earth.
LC Classification Number
TL790.B47 2006
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