Space exploration : opposing viewpoints / Charles P. Cozic, book editor.
| Other author | Cozic, Charles P., 1957- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, ©1992. |
| Description | 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Opposing viewpoints series Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered) ^A148448 |
| Contents | The search for life on other planets should be a primary goal / Thomas R. McDonough ; interviewed by Barry Karr -- The colonization of space should be a primary goal / Gregg Maryniak -- Exploiting the resources of other planets should be a priority / Thomas A. Sullivan & David S. McKay -- Scientific research should be a priority / The Augustine Committee -- Exploration should be used to protect earth's environment / John A. Dutton -- Ensuring America's technological superiority should be the main goal / National Space Council -- The U.S. must pursue manned space exploration / National Space Society -- |
| Contents | The U.S. must not pursue manned space exploration / Alex Roland -- The U.S. should continue the space shuttle program / Stephen M. Cobaugh -- The U.S. should cancel the space shuttle program / George A. Keyworth II & Bruce R. Abell -- The U.S. should explor Mars / Michael Collins -- The U.S. should not explore Mars / Gregg Easterbrook -- The U.S. should build space station Freedom / NASA -- The U.S. should not build space station Freedom / Bruce C. Murray -- NASA can competently explore space / John Lawrence -- |
| Contents | NASA cannot competently explore space / Gregg Easterbrook -- The Hubble Space Telescope is a symbol of NASA's success / F. Duccio Macchetto -- The Hubble Space Telescope proves NASA's ineffectiveness -- The U.S. needs space weapons to counter global military threats / Thomas G. Mahnken -- The U.S. does not need space weapons to counter global military threats / Kosta Tsipis -- Space warfare may become necessary / John M. Collins -- Space should be used for peaceful purposes / Sriharaburti Chandrashekar. |
| Abstract | Debates the space exploration issues of proper goals of space exploration, which programs should be pursued, the elimination of NASA, and the appropriateness of using space for warfare. |
| Local note | Little-297912--305131004324Q |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-187) and index. |
| LCCN | 92008149 |
| ISBN | 0899081975 (alk. paper) : |
| ISBN | 089908172X (pbk. : alk. paper) : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | TL789.8.U5 S58 1992 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |