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Down to Earth : satellite technologies, industries, and cultures /
Though satellites are now used by a wide array of entertainment, communications, and information technologies, from radio stations to GPS devices, the business of making, launching, and maintaining satellites is still shrouded in mystery. Down to Earth presents the first comprehensive overview of th...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Piscataway :
Rutgers University Press,
2012.
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| Colección: | New directions in international studies.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Though satellites are now used by a wide array of entertainment, communications, and information technologies, from radio stations to GPS devices, the business of making, launching, and maintaining satellites is still shrouded in mystery. Down to Earth presents the first comprehensive overview of the geopolitical maneuvers, financial investments, scientific innovations, and ideological struggles that take place behind the scenes of this fascinating industry. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (x, 312 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780813553337 0813553334 0813552745 9780813552743 1280691700 9781280691706 9786613668646 6613668648 |