Who Owns the Moon?, 9780861548637
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Earth’s resources dwindle, the moon beckons: Who decides its fate?

Who Owns the Moon?

In Defence of Humanity’s Common Interests in Space

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  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    26 February 2024

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Summary

Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles.

The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth’s supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world’s superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Race begins, A.C. Grayling asks: who, if anyone, owns the moon? Or Mars? Or other bodies in near space? And what do those superpowers and corporations owe to Planet Earth and its inhabita…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780861548637
ISBN-10:0861548639
Author:Professor A.C. Grayling, A.C. Grayling
Publisher:Oneworld Publications
Imprint:Oneworld Publications
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:26 February 2024
Weight:234g
Dimensions:23mm x 217mm x 136mm
About The Author

Professor A.C. Grayling

A. C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its Professor of Philosophy. Among his many books are The God Argument, Democracy and Its Crisis, The History of Philosophy, The Good State and Philosophy and Life. He has been a regular contributor to The Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Independent on Sunday, Economist, New Statesman, Prospect and New European. He has appeared on radio and TV, including BBC’s Today programme and Newsnight and on CNN News. He lives in London.

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