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Space ethics

Brian Patrick Green, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2022

"An introduction to the basic issues of space ethics: the technology, the impact on society, and the frontiers of thinking about space exploration from theory to practice"--

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Introduction to international politics : global challenges and policy responses

Glenn P. Hastedt, Author ; William F. Felice, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2020

"Introduction to international politics courses typically have multiple goals. On the one hand, instructors seek to introduce students to the discipline through readings and discussions of foundational theoretical perspectives and ongoing debate[...]

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Artificial Intelligence : rise of the lightspeed learners /

Charles Jennings, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2019

Self-learning machines called AIs are popping up all around us. They're real, and really important. They're affecting our lives-as workers, consumers, investors, citizens, patients and students. AIs bring huge promise, but also existential risk.[...]

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Gender, sexuality, and space culture

Kat Deerfield, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2019

This book explores how traditional ideologies of gender and sexuality have influenced the culture of space travel. The time since humans first began exploring outer space has been marked by both great technological development and great social u[...]

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The art of communication : improving your fundamental communication skills

Randy Fujishin, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2016

This book is a brief and practical introduction to speech communication. Emphasizing face-to-face communication, yet also addressing the role of technology and its influence on daily communication, Fujishin helps you develop greater understandin[...]

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Food in the air and space : the surprising history of food and drink in the skies /

Richard Foss, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | Food on the go | 2016

In the history of cooking, there has been no more challenging environment than those craft in which humans took to the skies. The tale begins with meals aboard balloons and zeppelins, where cooking was accomplished below explosive bags of hydr[...]

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Historical guide to NASA and the space program

Ann Beardsley, Author ; C. Tony Garcia, Author ; Joseph Sweeney, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2016

The Historical Guide to NASA and the Space Program contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on space missions, astronauts, technical terms, sp[...]

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Internships for today's world : a practical guide for high schools and community colleges /

Joan E. McLachlan, Author ; Patricia Hess, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2014

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Society explained : an introduction to sociology /

Nathan Rousseau, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2014

Society Explained introduces students to key concepts in sociology through engaging narrative examples. After an overview of the history of sociology, the book walks readers through subjects that include individualism; culture; socialization and[...]

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Coming climate crisis? : consider the past, beware the big fix /

Claire L. Parkinson, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | Why of where series | 2010

Decisively cutting through the hyperbole on both sides of the debate, the author, a distinguished NASA climatologist brings much needed balance and perspective to the highly contentious issue of climate change. Offering a knowledgeable overview [...]

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