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"[T]his book provides high school students, lower-level undergraduates, and laypersons with a ready-reference guide linking the scientific, technical and social issues surrounding space technology--e.g., influences of the Cold War, telecommunications, and meteorology on the development and impact of space technology. Angelo offers a good balance between military and nonmilitary applications, connecting the two in thoughtful ways....the book's uniqueness lies in sections detailing how space technology works (nearly 100 pages, the largest and most technical chapter), issues regarding space technology, and the future of the discipline....Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates."-Choice
"[M]erits a place in library collections, particularly smaller ones, for its currency and range."-School Library Journal
"[a] reputable publication that fits neatly with and compliments others in the field. It would be a worthy addition to any undergraduate, high school, or public library."-Reference & User Services Quarterly
"[a] readily accessible reference volume providing lay readers with information on current developments in space technology, along with coverage of current and future impacts of these developments on social, political and technical phenomena."-Journal of Technology Transfer
"This book is a good source of general information, easily read and understood by most high school students, and will provide plenty of good information for reports and papers....this title is worth the price to strengthen the science collection. Recommneded."-Library Media Collection
"ÝM¨erits a place in library collections, particularly smaller ones, for its currency and range."-School Library Journal
"ÝT¨his book provides high school students, lower-level undergraduates, and laypersons with a ready-reference guide linking the scientific, technical and social issues surrounding space technology--e.g., influences of the Cold War, telecommunications, and meteorology on the development and impact of space technology. Angelo offers a good balance between military and nonmilitary applications, connecting the two in thoughtful ways....the book's uniqueness lies in sections detailing how space technology works (nearly 100 pages, the largest and most technical chapter), issues regarding space technology, and the future of the discipline....Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates."-Choice
"Ýa¨ reputable publication that fits neatly with and compliments others in the field. It would be a worthy addition to any undergraduate, high school, or public library."-Reference & User Services Quarterly
"Ýa¨ readily accessible reference volume providing lay readers with information on current developments in space technology, along with coverage of current and future impacts of these developments on social, political and technical phenomena."-Journal of Technology Transfer
?[M]erits a place in library collections, particularly smaller ones, for its currency and range.?-School Library Journal
Here is a ready-reference guide for the nonspecialist with current information about developments in space technology as well as the present and future social, political, and technical impact of those developments on everyday life. It includes a history of the evolution of space technology; a discussion of applications; a chronology of major developments; profiles of prominent people and institutions; explanations of key principles; a discussion of the major impacts and implications of space technology; an examination of major issues surrounding the use of such technology; and predictions for future advances. Also offered are a glossary, a list of key associations, a list of print and electronic information resources, 40 illustrations, and an index.
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Librería: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 12-1573563358-G
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Librería: BOOKWEST, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New. US SELLER SHIPS FROM USA. Nº de ref. del artículo: ORD1-HC-1573563358-1P7-B11-BRN-2003
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Librería: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: Abebooks385210
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Librería: Basi6 International, Irving, TX, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Books Puddle, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. pp. xi + 394 Index. Nº de ref. del artículo: 26409385
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Librería: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: NEW. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!. Nº de ref. del artículo: Q-1573563358
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