Brünner / Soucek Outer Space in Society, Politics and Law

2011
ISBN: 978-3-7091-0664-8
Verlag: Springer Vienna
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band 8, 876 Seiten

Reihe: Studies in Space Policy

Spaceflight is a rational undertaking, yet full of emotions. It is a dream of mankind and a multi-billion industry likewise. It is subject to a distinct branch of law - and moreover part of modern pop culture. In short: spaceflight is fascinating. 'Outer Space in society, politics and law' is an inter-disciplinary approach to the understanding of modern space law. Technical, cultural and historical aspects lay the foundation for a sound comprehension why space law norms have been established and what they mean in practice. The reader will realize the impact space and spaceflight have on society - from Stonehenge to climate change. A new approach to presenting space law: comprehensive and illustrative.   'We live in a society absolutely dependent on science and technology and yet have cleverly arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. That's a clear prescription for disaster.'Carl Sagan

Christian Brünner, Institute for Public Law, University of Graz, Graz, AustriaAlexander Soucek, ESA-ESRIN, Frascati, Italy

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brünner, Christian

Soucek, Alexander