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The space industry of the future : capitalism and sustainability in outer space /

Mark W. McElroy, Author | London : Routledge | 2023

"The Future of the Space Industry consists of the first instance of guidance for the space industry on how value creation in space can occur for the greater benefit of humanity using principles of capitalism and sustainability. The timing of thi[...]

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Technology, sovereignty and international law

Francis Lyall, Author | London : Routledge | 2022

"The dogma of the sovereignty of the state, deriving from the Peace of Westphalia, underpins much of the modern-day international system. However, developments in recent technology have led this ideology to depart from reality. Viewing state sov[...]

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The cold war, the space race, and the law of outer space : space for peace

Albert K. Lai, Author | London : Routledge | Routledge studies in modern history | 2021

"The Cold War, the Space Race, and the Law of Outer Space: Space for Peace tells the story of one of the United Nations' most enduring and least known achievements: the adoption of five multilateral treaties that compose the international law of[...]

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Peaceful and non-peaceful uses of space : problems of definition for the prevention of an arms race /

Bhupendra Jasani, Editor ; United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, Editor | London : Routledge | Routledge library editions. Cold War security studies | 2021

This book, first published in 1991, is the cumulative result of a long period of research by qualified experts in an attempt to analyse the legal and scientific problems of arriving at definitions in the task of preventing an arms race in outer [...]

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The fundamental principles of finance

Robert Irons, Author | London : Routledge | 2020

he book introduces three fundamental principles of finance that flow throughout the theoretical material covered in most corporate finance textbooks. These fundamental principles are developed in their own chapter of the book, then referred to i[...]

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Above and beyond : exploring the business of space /

Louis Brennan, Author ; Loizos Th. Heracleous, Author ; Alessandra Vecchi, Author | London : Routledge | 2018

The global space sector has always been regarded as a cutting-edge field, futuristic and at the forefront of innovation. In recent years, the sector has undergone massive change, giving rise to a high-technology niche worth over $330 billion in[...]

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Above and beyond : exploring the business of space /

Louis Brennan, Author ; Loizos Th. Heracleous, Author ; Alessandra Vecchi, Author | London : Routledge | 2018

The global space sector has always been regarded as a cutting-edge field, futuristic and at the forefront of innovation. In recent years, the sector has undergone massive change, giving rise to a high-technology niche worth over $330 billion in[...]

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GIS and the social sciences : theory and applications

Dimitris Ballas, Author ; Clarke Graham, Author ; Rachel S. Franklin, Author ; Andy Newing, Author | London : Routledge | 2018

GIS and the Social Sciences offers a uniquely social science approach on the theory and application of GIS with a range of modern examples. It explores how human geography can engage with a variety of important policy issues through linking toge[...]

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Space law : a treatise

Francis Lyall, Author ; Paul B. Larsen, Author | London : Routledge | 2018

Space law is an area of International Law that has developed massively in the last 50 years. This book gathers together the editors' experience in readable form, and, with an extensive citation of the literature of space law, its discussion prov[...]

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Strategic alliance management

Brian Tjemkes, Author ; Pepijn Vos, Author ; Koen Burgers, Author | London : Routledge | 2018

Strategic Alliance Management presents an academically grounded alliance development framework, detailing eight stages of alliance development with consideration for specific management challenges. For each stage, readers are presented with stat[...]

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Surveillance, privacy and public space

Bryce C. Newell, Editor ; Timan Tjerk, Editor ; Koops Bert-Jaap, Editor | London : Routledge | Routledge Studies in Surveillance Series | 2018

Representing a range of disciplines and methods, this book provides a broad overview of the changing nature of public space and the complex interactions between emerging forms of surveillance and personal privacy in these public spaces. It will [...]

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Understanding research methods : an overview of the essentials /

Mildred L. Patten, Author ; Michelle Newhart, Author | London : Routledge | 2018

Understanding Research Methods provides a detailed overview of all the important concepts traditionally covered in a research methods class. It covers the principles of both qualitative and quantitative research, and how to interpret statistics [...]

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Academic writing : a handbook for international students /

Stephen Bailey, Author | London : Routledge | 2017

Academic Writing helps international students succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. The first part explains and practises every stage of essay writing, from choosing the best sources, reading and note[...]

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Space warfare in the 21st century : Arming the heavens /

Joan Johnson-Freese, Author | London : Routledge | Cass military studies | 2017

"This book examines the recent shift in US space policy and the forces that continually draw the US back into a space-technology security dilemma. The dual-use nature of the vast majority of space technology, meaning of value to both civilian an[...]

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The new economic diplomacy : decision-making and negotiation in international economic relations /

Nicholas Bayne, Editor ; Stephen Woolcock, Editor | London : Routledge | 2016

The New Economic Diplomacy explains how states conduct their external economic relations in the 21st century: how they make decisions domestically, how they negotiate internationally and how these processes interact. Although the previous editi[...]

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The essentials of academic writing for international students

Stephen Bailey, Author | London : Routledge | 2015

The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students has been developed to help these students succeed in their assignments—quickly! This course has a clear, easy-to-follow structure. In the first part, Process and Skills, each stage of[...]

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The essentials of academic writing for international students

Stephen Bailey, Author | London : Routledge | 2015

The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students has been developed to help these students succeed in their assignments—quickly! This course has a clear, easy-to-follow structure. In the first part, Process and Skills, each stage of[...]

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Entrepreneurship, small business and public policy : evolution and revolution /

R. J. Bennett, Author | London : Routledge | Routledge-ISBE masters in entrepreneurship | 2014

Public policy interventions aimed at encouraging, supporting and developing small businesses are important for understanding entrepreneurship and small business management. This textbook is the first to provide teachers and students with a resou[...]

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Environmental security : an introduction /

Peter Hough, Author | London : Routledge | 2014

The book is divided into three sections. In the first, the key theoretical and practical arguments for and against bringing together environmental and security issues are set out. The book then goes on to present how and why environmental issue[...]

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High-technology entrepreneurship

R. P. Oakey, Author | London : Routledge | 2012

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High-technology entrepreneurship

R. P. Oakey, Author | London : Routledge | 2012

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Japanese telecommunications : market and policy in transition

Taplin Ruth, Author ; Wakui Masako, Author | London : Routledge | 2012

Presenting a comprehensive survey of the telecommunications industry in Japan, Taplin and Wakui cover the different sectors of the industry ¿ including mobile, broadband and satellite, whilst considering key questions such as the structure and e[...]

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Knowledge and innovation : a comparative study of the USA, the UK and Japan /

Helen Brown, Author | London : Routledge | Routledge studies in innovation, organization and technology | 2012

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Academic writing : a handbook for international students /

Stephen Bailey, Author | London : Routledge | 2011

Clearly organised into four parts, this new edition allows teachers and students to quickly find help they need with all writing tasks. Each part is divided into short sections containing explanations, diagrams and practice exercises, for use i[...]

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Coastal systems

Simon K. Haslett, Author | London : Routledge | Routledge introductions to environment series | 2009

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