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Down to Earth: Satellite Technologies, Industries, and Cultures - New Directions in International Studies Lisa Parks
Down to Earth: Satellite Technologies, Industries, and Cultures - New Directions in International Studies
Lisa Parks
Though satellites are now used by a wide array of entertainment, communications, and information technologies, from radio stations to GPS devices, the business of making, launching, and maintaining satellites is still shrouded in mystery. This presents the first comprehensive overview of the geopolitical manoeuvres, financial investments, scientific innovations, and ideological struggles that take place behind the scenes of this fascinating industry.
326 pages, 1, black & white illustrations
| Mídia | Livros Paperback Book (Livro de capa flexível e brochura) |
| Lançado | 18 de junho de 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9780813552743 |
| Editoras | Rutgers University Press |
| Gênero | Aspects (Academic) > Science / Technology Aspects |
| Páginas | 288 |
| Dimensões | 228 × 153 × 27 mm · 480 g |
| Idioma | Inglês |
| Editor | Parks, Lisa |
| Editor | Schwoch, James |