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The institutions of extraterrestrial liberty

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2023

The exploration of space raises new problems in the expression of human freedoms. While the potential to establish new extraterrestrial settlements is thrilling, it also brings along a myriad of decisions to consider when addressing how these se[...]

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Explaining research : how to reach key audiences to advance your work

Dennis Meredith, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2021

Explaining Research is the most comprehensive guide for communicating in the sciences. In this new edition, leading research communicator Dennis Meredith provides readers with the practical tools and techniques scientists need to reach their aud[...]

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War and peace in outer space : law, policy, and ethics /

Cassandra Steer, Editor ; Matthew H. Hersch, Editor | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | War and peace in outer space | 2021

This book delves into legal and ethical concerns over the increased weaponization of outer space and the potential for space-based conflict in the very near future. Unique to this collection is the emphasis on questions of ethical conduct and le[...]

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Dark skies : space expansionism, planetary geopolitics, and the ends of humanity /

Daniel Deudney, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2020

"Dark Skies is the first work to assess the full impacts of space expansion, past, present and future. Thinking about space, and the visions fervently promoted by the global space movement, are dominated by geographic misperceptions and utopian [...]

The value of science in space exploration

James S. J. Schwartz, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2020

"The Value of Space Science provides a rigorous assessment of the value of scientific knowledge and understanding in the context of contemporary space exploration. It argues that traditional spaceflight rationales are deficient, and that the str[...]

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The value of science in space exploration

James S. J. Schwartz, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2020

"The Value of Space Science provides a rigorous assessment of the value of scientific knowledge and understanding in the context of contemporary space exploration. It argues that traditional spaceflight rationales are deficient, and that the str[...]

The globotics upheaval : globalization, robotics, and the future of work /

Richard E. Baldwin, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2019

" At the root of inequality, unemployment, and populism are radical changes in the world economy. Digital technology is allowing talented foreigners to telecommute into our workplaces and compete for service and professional jobs. Instant machin[...]

Innovation commons : the origin of economic growth /

Jason Potts, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2019

Innovation is among the most important topics in understanding economic sustained economic growth. Jason Potts argues that the initial stages of innovation require cooperation under uncertainty and draws from insights on the solving of commons p[...]

Ocean worlds : the story of seas on Earth and other planets

J. A. Zalasiewicz, Author ; Mark Williams, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2017

Oceans make up most of the surface of our blue planet. They may form just a sliver on the outside of the Earth, but they are very important, not only in hosting life, including the fish and other animals on which many humans depend, but in terms[...]

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The emperor's new mind : concerning computers, minds and the laws of physics /

Roger Penrose, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2016

For many decades, the proponents of "artificial intelligence" have maintained that computers will soon be able to do everything that a human can do. In his bestselling work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a fascinating tour thr[...]

The emperor's new mind : concerning computers, minds and the laws of physics /

Roger Penrose, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2016

For many decades, the proponents of "artificial intelligence" have maintained that computers will soon be able to do everything that a human can do. In his bestselling work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a fascinating tour thr[...]

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Origins : the scientific story of creation /

J. E. Baggott, Author | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2015

What is the nature of the material world? How does it work? What is the universe and how was it formed? What is life? Where do we come from and how did we evolve? How and why do we think? What does it mean to be human? How do we know?There are m[...]

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