ISBN: 9780874748208 - envoys of mankind: a declaration of first principles for the governance of space societies (3 resultados)

Hardcover. Tan paper boards with black cloth spine, silver lettering; blue illustrated dj, mylar cover; xxiii, 292 pp. Prologue by Gene Roddenberry. Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-281) and index. "This book presents a sweeping overview of the issues that must be faced to advance space law. The book provides a conceptual foundation for such a new body of law and proposes a space constitution. Robinson and White break down space law into two broad subtopics; first, the evolving body of national and international law concerning space law practice, such as spacecraft insurance, satellite broadcast licenses, NASA contracts, and international treaty law; and second, the theoretical aspect of the evolving discipline- its underlying philosophy, paradigm, or metaphysical conception."- dj. VG/VG (ex-library with labels and stamps on spine, block, inside front and rear covers and title page verso. Pages are otherwise clean and clear.).…

Hard cover. Condición: Very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. First edition, in original dust jacket. Edge wear and some chipping on jacket, including inch-long tear on front bottom edge and one small area torn out under ISBN on back cover. Some small remnants of tape on inside front covers from previous owner, as well as one stamp on inside front cover; clean and unmarked otherwise. Good binding.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. With prologue by Gene Roddenberry. Clean & bright, unopened copy. Front cover with a small tan spot at lower edge. Jacket is a nice bright blue but has a sizeable chunk out of the top edge (about 1" x 3") and some other chips and edgetears.…