Space Technology

(Hardback)

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This volume offers a comprehensive guide to the field of space technology for high school and college students, and general readers. Angelo (a retired U.S. Air Force officer) discusses civilian and military applications of space technology; profiles prominent scientists, politicians, and space programs.

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[a] readily accessible reference volume providing lay readers with information on current developments in space technology, along with coverage of current and future impacts of these developments on social, political and technical phenomena.-Journal of Technology Transfer
[a] reputable publication that fits neatly with and compliments others in the field. It would be a worthy addition to any undergraduate, high school, or public library.-Reference & User Services Quarterly
[M]erits a place in library collections, particularly smaller ones, for its currency and range.-School Library Journal
[T]his book provides high school students, lower-level undergraduates, and laypersons with a ready-reference guide linking the scientific, technical and social issues surrounding space technology--e.g., influences of the Cold War, telecommunications, and meteorology on the development and impact of space technology. Angelo offers a good balance between military and nonmilitary applications, connecting the two in thoughtful ways....the book's uniqueness lies in sections detailing how space technology works (nearly 100 pages, the largest and most technical chapter), issues regarding space technology, and the future of the discipline....Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates.-Choice
This book is a good source of general information, easily read and understood by most high school students, and will provide plenty of good information for reports and papers....this title is worth the price to strengthen the science collection. Recommneded.-Library Media Collection
"a readily accessible reference volume providing lay readers with information on current developments in space technology, along with coverage of current and future impacts of these developments on social, political and technical phenomena."-Journal of Technology Transfer
"a reputable publication that fits neatly with and compliments others in the field. It would be a worthy addition to any undergraduate, high school, or public library."-Reference & User Services Quarterly
"Merits a place in library collections, particularly smaller ones, for its currency and range."-School Library Journal
"This book provides high school students, lower-level undergraduates, and laypersons with a ready-reference guide linking the scientific, technical and social issues surrounding space technology--e.g., influences of the Cold War, telecommunications, and meteorology on the development and impact of space technology. Angelo offers a good balance between military and nonmilitary applications, connecting the two in thoughtful ways....the book's uniqueness lies in sections detailing how space technology works (nearly 100 pages, the largest and most technical chapter), issues regarding space technology, and the future of the discipline....Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates."-Choice
"[a] readily accessible reference volume providing lay readers with information on current developments in space technology, along with coverage of current and future impacts of these developments on social, political and technical phenomena."-Journal of Technology Transfer
"[a] reputable publication that fits neatly with and compliments others in the field. It would be a worthy addition to any undergraduate, high school, or public library."-Reference & User Services Quarterly
"[M]erits a place in library collections, particularly smaller ones, for its currency and range."-School Library Journal
"This book is a good source of general information, easily read and understood by most high school students, and will provide plenty of good information for reports and papers....this title is worth the price to strengthen the science collection. Recommneded."-Library Media Collection
"[T]his book provides high school students, lower-level undergraduates, and laypersons with a ready-reference guide linking the scientific, technical and social issues surrounding space technology--e.g., influences of the Cold War, telecommunications, and meteorology on the development and impact of space technology. Angelo offers a good balance between military and nonmilitary applications, connecting the two in thoughtful ways....the book's uniqueness lies in sections detailing how space technology works (nearly 100 pages, the largest and most technical chapter), issues regarding space technology, and the future of the discipline....Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates."-Choice

Author Bio

JOSEPH A. ANGELO JR., a retired U.S. Air Force officer (lieutenant colonel), is currently a consulting futurist and technical writer. He is Adjunct Professor in the College of Engineering at Florida Tech and served with distinction as a commissioner for the governor of Florida's Commission on Space in 1987-1988. He is the author of seven other books on space technology and space exploration.