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Dissent, Revolution and Liberty Beyond Earth
Charles S. . Ed(S): Cockell
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Description for Dissent, Revolution and Liberty Beyond Earth
Hardback. Editor(s): Cockell, Charles S. Series: Space and Society. Num Pages: 248 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JMS; LBB; PDR; VXQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 537.
This volume provides an in-depth discussion on the central question – how can people express and survive dissent and disagreement in confined habitats in space? The discussion is an important one because it could be that the systems of inter-dependence required to survive in space are so strong that dissent becomes impossible. John Locke originally said that people have a right to use revolution to overthrow a despotic regime. But if revolution causes violence and damage that causes depressurisation with the risk of killing many people, is it even permissible to have a revolution? How then are people to express ... Read more
This volume provides an in-depth discussion on the central question – how can people express and survive dissent and disagreement in confined habitats in space? The discussion is an important one because it could be that the systems of inter-dependence required to survive in space are so strong that dissent becomes impossible. John Locke originally said that people have a right to use revolution to overthrow a despotic regime. But if revolution causes violence and damage that causes depressurisation with the risk of killing many people, is it even permissible to have a revolution? How then are people to express ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Space and Society
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319293479
SKU
V9783319293479
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About Charles S. . Ed(S): Cockell
Charles Cockell is Professor of Astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh. His research interests are focused on microbial life in extreme environments. Prof. Cockell is co-author / editor of 8 books and a large number of research articles.
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