Space (Science, Technology, and Society Series) (Volume 7)

Gibson, Roy

ISBN 10: 0198583435 / ISBN 13: 9780198583431

Published by Clarendon Press, 1992

About this Item

Volume 7. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0198583435.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Space (Science, Technology, and Society Series) (Volume 7)
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198583435
• ISBN 13: 9780198583431
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 500 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Astronomy & Cosmology

About this title

Synopsis

This timely, accessible book is an authoritative account of the great variety of human activities in space. Written for nonspecialists, the book first surveys the history of space flight and describes the various systems for launching payloads from Earth. It then considers manned missions, space science, and the uses of different spacecraft. A survey of ongoing efforts by different countries is followed by a discussion of the commercialization of space activities, and a look at future possibilities. The text is written in a lucid and nontechnical style, and a glossary of acronyms is provided. As an overview by one of the world's most knowledgeable experts, it is intended for a wide audience of general readers and is ideal for classroom use.

Review

'an authoritative account for the non-specialist of the great variety of human activities in space ... The text is written in the author's customery lucid and non-technical style and a glossary of acronyms is provided.' Spaceflight, Vol. 35, May 1993 'For the non-specialist Roy Gibson provides an authoritative account of the great variety of human activities in space, and the other uses of spacecraft.' Fife Free Press Etc. 'For the non-specialist Roy Gibson provides an authoritative account of the great variety of human activities in space, and the other uses of spacecraft.' J.H.C. Laker, Brecon & Radnor Express Etc. 'this is a very general book that covers most of the traditional categories of space ... The style is lucid without being simplistic, and non-technical, which means that the book is accessible to the general reader ... as a primer on space ... it should be required reading for all students of the subject.' Mark Williamson, Earth Space Review, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1993 'this book gives a reasonable overview of the current state of play in the space field ... Where the book is particularly strong is in its description of the administrative and funding aspects of running a space programme ... If, ... you are ... interested in the organizational side this is one of the few popular level books which even touches on the subject.' Nick James, Journal of the British Astronomical Association, Vol. 102, No. 6, Dec. 1992 'The book is an excellent, non-technical account of space technology, including an interesting introductory history of man's early thoughts on space and on the early use of rockets. A lively style, ample illustrations and a sound index add to the book's value as a good, "general reader's" primer.' Lloyds List