Sir Arthur Clarke Award Winner Many environmentalists think going into space detracts from solving problems on Earth. Most space explorers feel environmentalism hampers their exploration of space. Leading astro-biologist Prof. Cockell argues that environmentalism and space exploration have one and the same objective,to ensure humanity has a home.
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Publisher: Palgrave MacmillanISBN: 9780230007529Number of pages: 186Weight: 454 gDimensions: 216 x 140 mm
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'An extensive,masterful case that environmental science and space science are powerful partners in leading us to understanding other worlds,and,more importantly,the future of our own.'- Frank Drake,Director,SETI Institute,California
'In this lucid and upbeat book,Cockell debunks the false choice between environmentalism and space exploration. He lays out clearly the challenge before us: to seek the stars in full reverence of our home world.'- Don White,President,Earthtrust,Hawaii
'Charles Cockell is right to think that we can better understand the earth by visiting the other planets.'- James Lovelock,author of The Revenge of Gaia
Cockell's fascinating,impassioned book could convert even the most skeptical - infectious. Publishers Weekly
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