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Industrial policy : the coevolution of public and private sources of finance for important emerging and evolving technologies

Kenneth Carlaw, Author ; Richard Lipsey, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge elements. Elements in evolutionary economics | 2022

Dismissing industrial policy because 'governments cannot pick winners' is counter-productive. This Element studying selected major innovations illustrates the fact that virtually all major new technologies have been developed by a synergetic coo[...]

Foundations of astrophysics

Barbara Ryden, Author ; B. M. Peterson, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2021

Foundations of Astrophysics provides a contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors. With a logical presentation and conceptual and quantitative end-of-chapter problems, the material is accessible to in[...]

Life in extreme environments : insights in biological capability

Guido di Prisco, Editor ; Howell G. M. Edwards, Editor ; Josef Elster, Editor ; Ad H. L. Huiskes, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Ecological reviews | 2021

Under auspices of an EU project (Coordination Action for Research on Life in Extreme Environments, or CAREX), scientists worked together in 2008–2010 to develop a plan for international collaborative research into life in extreme environments (L[...]

Astrophysics of planet formation

Philip J. Armitage, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2020

"The study of planet formation has a long history. The idea that the Solar System formed from a rotating disk of gas and dust - the Nebula Hypothesis - dates back to the writings of Kant, Laplace, and others in the eighteenth century. A quantita[...]

The biological universe : life in the Milky Way and beyond

Wallace Arthur, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2020

Are we alone in the universe, or are there other life forms 'out there'? This is one of the most scientifically and philosophically important questions that humanity can ask. Now, in the early 2020s, we are tantalizingly close to an answer. As t[...]

The globalized governance of finance

David Zaring, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2020

Big banks are capable of wreaking havoc on the global economy, and governments have often felt powerless to stop them. Regulators have responded by developing coordinated programs to handle banks, insurers, broker dealers, shadow banks and other[...]

Introduction to spacecraft thermal design

Eric Silk, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2020

"Develop a fundamental understanding of heat transfer analysis techniques as applied to earth based spacecraft with this practical guide. Written in a tutorial style, this essential text provides a how-to manual tailored for those who wish to un[...]

Dynamics and control of autonomous space vehicles and robotics

Ranjan Vepa, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

Presents the established principles underpinning space robotics with a thorough and modern approach. This text is perfect for professionals in the field looking to gain an understanding of real-life applications of manipulators on satellites, an[...]

Exploring planetary climate : a history of scientific discovery on Earth, Mars, Venus, and Titan /

Ralph Lorenz, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

An accessible and engaging chronological account of the history of climate science and planetary exploration, for students, researchers and general interest readers. Focusing on Earth, Mars, Venus and Titan, the book discusses how our knowledge [...]

Fundamental planetary science : physics, chemistry, and habitability

Jack Jonathan Lissauer, Author ; Imke De Pater, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

A quantitative introduction to the Solar System and planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, this engaging textbook explains the wide variety of physical, chemical and geological processes that govern the motions and proper[...]

Innovation ecosystems : increasing competitiveness

Martin Fransman, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

Martin Fransman presents a new approach to understanding how innovation happens, who makes it happen, and the helps and hindrances. Looking at innovation in real-time under uncertainty, he develops the idea of an 'innovation ecosystem', i.e. a s[...]

New technologies and the law in war and peace

William H. Boothby, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

Policymakers, legislators, scientists, thinkers, military strategists, academics, and all those interested in understanding the future want to know how twenty-first century scientific advance should be regulated in war and peace. This book tries[...]

Planetary geoscience

McSween, Harry Y., Jr., Author ; Jeffrey E. Moersch, Author ; Devon M. Burr, Author ; William M. Dunne, Author ; Joshua P. Emery, Author ; Linda C. Kah, Author ; Molly C. McCanta, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

This textbook shows how planets are shaped by geologic processes and proves the similarities and differences between planets. Aimed at geoscience majors, it covers aspects of mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, volcanology, sedimentology, geomo[...]

Polar environments and global change

Roger G. Barry, Author ; Eileen A. Hall-McKim, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

"The Polar regions are the 'canary in the coal mine' of climate change: they are likely to be hit the hardest and fastest. This comprehensive textbook provides an accessible introduction to the scientific study of polar environments against a ba[...]

Rocket propulsion

Stephen D. Heister, Author ; William E. Anderson, Author ; Timothée Pourpoint, Author ; Joseph Cassady, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

"This text is intended to provide undergraduate and first year graduate students with an introduction to the principles governing the design and performance of rocket propulsion systems. Readers of the text are expected to have a good working kn[...]

Wireless AI : wireless sensing, positioning, IoT, and communications /

K. J. Ray Liu, Author ; Beibei Wang, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

With this groundbreaking text, discover how wireless artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to determine position at centimeter level, sense motion and vital signs, and identify events and people. Using a highly innovative approach that emp[...]

Applied nonsingular astrodynamics

Jean Albert Kechichian, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge aerospace series | 2018

This essential book describes the mathematical formulations and subsequent computer simulations required to accurately project the trajectory of spacecraft and rockets in space, using the formalism of optimal control for minimum-time transfer in[...]

Astrobiology, discovery, and societal impact

Steven J. Dick, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2018

Winner of the 2019 AAP (Association of American Publishers) cosmology and astronomy award. New discoveries in astrobiology, including thousands of planets around distant stars, have increased the likelihood of finding life beyond Earth. Astrono[...]

The economics of entrepreneurship

Simon C. Parker, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2018

This second edition of The Economics of Entrepreneurship is an essential resource for scholars following the current state of this fast-moving field, covering a broad range of topics in unparalleled depth. Designed to be used both as a textbook [...]

The effective scientist : a handy guide to a successful academic career /

Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Author ; René Campbell, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge core. | 2018

What is an effective scientist? One who is successful by quantifiable standards, with many publications, citations, and students supervised? Yes, but there is much more. Truly effective scientists need to have influence beyond academia, usefu[...]

Mercury : the view after messenger

Sean C. Solomon, Editor ; Larry R. Nittler, Editor ; Brian Jay Anderson, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge planetary science | 2018

A study of the planet Mercury, particulary after the Messenger mission. The spacecraft was launched in 2004, orbited Mercury 2008-2015, and crashed onto the surface of Mercury in 2015.

Satellite remote sensing for conservation action : case studies from aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems /

Allison K. Leidner, Editor ; Graeme M. Buchanan, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2018

Satellite remote sensing presents an amazing opportunity to inform biodiversity conservation by inexpensively gathering repeated monitoring information for vast areas of the Earth. However, these observations first need processing and interpr[...]

Asteroids : astronomical and geological bodies /

Thomas H. Burbine, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge planetary science | 2017

A comprehensive introduction to asteroid science, summarizing the astronomical and geological characteristics of asteroids. Ideal for students, researchers and professional scientists, this accessible book covers topics including asteroid and me[...]

The atmosphere and climate of Mars

Robert M. Haberle, Author ; R. Todd Clancy, Author ; Fran?cois Forget, Author ; Michael D. Smith, Author ; Richard William Zurek, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

Humanity has long been fascinated by the planet Mars. What is the atmosphere like today and why did it change so dramatically over time? In this book students, researchers and non-specialists alike are guided through a detailed description of t[...]

Atmospheric evolution on inhabited and lifeless worlds

David Catling, Author ; James F. Kasting, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

As the search for Earth-like exoplanets gathers pace, in order to understand them, we need comprehensive theories for how planetary atmospheres form and evolve. Written by two well-known planetary scientists, this text explains the physical and [...]

An introduction to modern astrophysics

Bradley W. Carroll, Author ; Dale A. Ostlie, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

This edition has been updated to include the latest results from relevant fields of astrophysics and advances in our theoretical understanding of astrophysical phenomena.

The power of the space club

Deganit Paikowsky, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

Why do nation states choose to develop national space programs? How can they justify national efforts to acquire capabilities by arguing for membership of the space club? This book provides a unique perspective of the past, current and future o[...]

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The power of the space club

Deganit Paikowsky, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

Why do nation states choose to develop national space programs? How can they justify national efforts to acquire capabilities by arguing for membership of the space club? This book provides a unique perspective of the past, current and future o[...]

The principles and practice of international commercial arbitration

Margaret L. Moses, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

This book provides the reader with immediate access to understanding the world of international arbitration, explaining how and why arbitration works. It provides the legal and regulatory framework for international arbitration, as well as pract[...]

Self-governance in science : community based strategies for managing dangerous knowledge /

Stephen M. Maurer, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

elf-Governance in Science analyzes the history of private regulation, identifies the specific market factors that make private standards stable and enforceable, explains what governments can do to encourage responsible self-regulation, and asks [...]