Description: NEW: SPACE EXPLORATION AND HUMANITY 2010 HARDCOVER Space Exploration and Humanity: A Historical Encyclopedia (2 Volume Set) by American Astronautical Society (Author), Stephen Barry Johnson (Editor) OUR REFERENCE: ORD5-S0-HC-1851095144-6P7-B16-BLK-2010 DESCRIPTION In two expertly written volumes, Space Exploration and Humanity: A Historical Encyclopedia covers all aspects of space flight in all participating nations, ranging from the Cold War–era beginnings of the space race to the lunar landings and the Apollo-Soyuz mission; from the Shuttle disasters and the Hubble telescope to Galileo, the Mars Rover, and the International Space Station. The book moves beyond the traditional topics of human spaceflight, space technology, and space science to include political, social, cultural, and economic issues, and also commercial, civilian, and military applications. Produced in conjunction with the History Committee of the American Astronautical Society, this work divides its coverage into six sections, each beginning with an overview essay, followed by an alphabetically organized series of entries on topics such as astrophysics and planetary science; civilian and commercial space applications; human spaceflight and microgravity science; space and society; and space technology and engineering. Whether investigating a specific issue or event or tracing an overarching historic trend, students and general readers will find this an invaluable resource for launching their study of one of humanity's most extraordinary endeavors. Product details Publisher : ABC-CLIO (August 23, 2010)Language : EnglishHardcover : 1556 pagesISBN-10 : 1851095144ISBN-13 : 978-1851095148
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Type: Textbook
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Space Exploration and Humanity [2 volumes]
Publication Name: Space Exploration and Humanity: A Historical Encyclopedia (2 Volu
Author: American Astronautical Society (Author), Stephen Barry Johnson (E
Level: Technical
Subject: Engineering & Technology, Science
