The First Space War: How the Patterns of History and the Principles of STEM Will Shape Its Form
Autor J. Furman Daniel III, T.K. Rogersen Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 apr 2023
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781498587761
ISBN-10: 1498587763
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 151 x 228 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Lexington Books
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1498587763
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 151 x 228 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Lexington Books
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Chapter 1: The Motives for Colonization: How to Not Go Broke Accumulating Money
Chapter 2: The Boogey Man in the Dark: Fear of Flying Rocks
Chapter 3: The Gravity Well: Defining the High Ground
Chapter 4: Space Mining: a Lesson in the Periodic Table of Wealth
Chapter 5: Humans or Humanoids: Why People are a Bargain
Chapter 6: Terraforming: A Critical Step in the Recipe for Making Martians
Chapter 7: Energy Production: the Nuclear and Solar Options
Chapter 8: Manufacturing on Mars: A Means of Taming Nature for Survival
Chapter 9: The One-Way Trip: Who Goes to Mars Stays on Mars
Chapter 10: The Inevitable Sources of Conflict: Lies, Misunderstandings, and Taxation Without Representation
Chapter 11: Earthlings Prepare to Invade: Going to War by the Public Transportation System
Chapter 12: Collaborators, Spies, and Panic: Nothing Focuses the Mind Like the Hangman's Noose
Chapter 13: Hollywood Strikes Back: Why the WW II Aircraft Carrier Model Doesn't Work for Outer Space Battles
Chapter 14: Stealth: The Key to Survival?
Chapter 15: Arming the Resistance: They're Coming for Us, Break out the Printers
Chapter 16: Earth Invades Mars: A Strategic Overview
Chapter 17: Physical and Cyber Counterattacks: Don't Mess with a Martian He Might Throw Rocks at You
Chapter 18: Negotiations and Aftermath: What to Do with the Tories?
Chapter 2: The Boogey Man in the Dark: Fear of Flying Rocks
Chapter 3: The Gravity Well: Defining the High Ground
Chapter 4: Space Mining: a Lesson in the Periodic Table of Wealth
Chapter 5: Humans or Humanoids: Why People are a Bargain
Chapter 6: Terraforming: A Critical Step in the Recipe for Making Martians
Chapter 7: Energy Production: the Nuclear and Solar Options
Chapter 8: Manufacturing on Mars: A Means of Taming Nature for Survival
Chapter 9: The One-Way Trip: Who Goes to Mars Stays on Mars
Chapter 10: The Inevitable Sources of Conflict: Lies, Misunderstandings, and Taxation Without Representation
Chapter 11: Earthlings Prepare to Invade: Going to War by the Public Transportation System
Chapter 12: Collaborators, Spies, and Panic: Nothing Focuses the Mind Like the Hangman's Noose
Chapter 13: Hollywood Strikes Back: Why the WW II Aircraft Carrier Model Doesn't Work for Outer Space Battles
Chapter 14: Stealth: The Key to Survival?
Chapter 15: Arming the Resistance: They're Coming for Us, Break out the Printers
Chapter 16: Earth Invades Mars: A Strategic Overview
Chapter 17: Physical and Cyber Counterattacks: Don't Mess with a Martian He Might Throw Rocks at You
Chapter 18: Negotiations and Aftermath: What to Do with the Tories?
Recenzii
The premise of this work is a hypothetical story set approximately 250 years in the future, following a robust human colonization of Mars. The authors present a fictionalized account based on past history and current scientific trends. The early chapters present the historical reasons for colonization (citing the Spanish and British interests of the 16th and 17th centuries), including the acquisition of energy, materials, information, and territory. The physical realities of living on Mars (reduced gravity, carbon dioxide atmosphere, and increased radiation) are then imaginatively presented, further projecting how putatively successful efforts at "terraforming" Mars would make it suitable for human habitation. The fable also considers the hypothetical outcome of humans being born on Mars, and the consequent development of a Martian culture that differs from the one found on Earth. The authors argue that Martian and Earth interests will inevitably diverge, which will lead to eventual conflict. The historical conflict between the American Colonies and the British is frequently cited as the reference model. The authors finally discuss the detailed mechanics and outcome of the projected war, including a hypothetical negotiated settlement. This book provides a fascinating and interesting perspective on human colonization of Mars, with a possible scenario for the near future. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers.
In The First Space War, Furman Daniel and T.K. Rogers ask a question that it's not too soon to consider: what would war between Earth and a colony on Mars look like? As prominent figures from Elon Musk to Donald Trump push for human visits to and colonization of Mars, Daniel and Rogers examine what the far future of that relationship could look like if the colony ever decides to rebel. A provocative mix of science and politics, Daniel and Rogers lay out a detailed analysis of the future that will spark lively discussion and debate.
"The First Space War is a fascinating insight into the hopes and challenges of colonizing Mars through the synergistic lens of science and mankind's history of colonization! Eminently readable for the scientific layperson."
"The First Space War's speculative approach to future events, informed by history and the practical science and engineering of colonization, is a rare and fruitful approach to teaching a range of disciplines and the connections between them. The overall narrative is enriched with potential alternatives that can be discussed further. It passes perhaps the most fundamental test: I would very much enjoy either taking or teaching a class based on this book!"
"The First Space War is a compelling look at science fiction and science fact, of international relations and intra-solar system relations, and the prospect for conflict in and over space. At a time when the U.S. government is putting together the plans for its 'Space Force,' the authors have provided readers with an important look at the future."
In The First Space War, Furman Daniel and T.K. Rogers ask a question that it's not too soon to consider: what would war between Earth and a colony on Mars look like? As prominent figures from Elon Musk to Donald Trump push for human visits to and colonization of Mars, Daniel and Rogers examine what the far future of that relationship could look like if the colony ever decides to rebel. A provocative mix of science and politics, Daniel and Rogers lay out a detailed analysis of the future that will spark lively discussion and debate.
"The First Space War is a fascinating insight into the hopes and challenges of colonizing Mars through the synergistic lens of science and mankind's history of colonization! Eminently readable for the scientific layperson."
"The First Space War's speculative approach to future events, informed by history and the practical science and engineering of colonization, is a rare and fruitful approach to teaching a range of disciplines and the connections between them. The overall narrative is enriched with potential alternatives that can be discussed further. It passes perhaps the most fundamental test: I would very much enjoy either taking or teaching a class based on this book!"
"The First Space War is a compelling look at science fiction and science fact, of international relations and intra-solar system relations, and the prospect for conflict in and over space. At a time when the U.S. government is putting together the plans for its 'Space Force,' the authors have provided readers with an important look at the future."