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Dick compiles the third volume in a nasa history series on the impact that spaceflight has had on the global population, both past and present. Among his most recent books are critical issues in the history of spaceflight 2006 edited with roger launius, risk and exploration. Historical studies in the societal impact of spaceflight nasa. Historical studies in the societal impact of spaceflight by. Ideology, advocacy and spaceflight evolution of a cultural narrative, in steven j. Historical studies in the societal impact of spaceflight ed. His previous books, including one commissioned by the national aeronautics and space administration nasa, have addressed longduration spaceflight and extraterrestrial life. The impact of space activities upon society european space agency. Historical studies in the societal impact of spaceflight edited by steven j. In historical studies in the societal impact of spaceflight, edited by steven, j. Assessing the impact of space on society sciencedirect. Nasas historical studies into the societal impact of. This volume has an article on american ideas about space travel. Societal impact of spaceflight is the result of a conference, sponsored by the nasa history division and the national air and space museums division of space history in september 2006.
Please use the find in page feature of your computer to search for specific keywords. The statements expressed in this book confirm what. Essays from a number of leading scholars in aerospace studies cover a wide range of topics on this societal impact. Due to the longevity of our publishing program, the format of the publishing numbers has changed over the years, and it wasnt a good way to enable searching.
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