ISBN: 9780415374323

Space weaponry, satellite surveillance and communications, and private space travel are all means in which outer space is being humanized: incorporated into society's projects. But what a… mais…

Space weaponry, satellite surveillance and communications, and private space travel are all means in which outer space is being humanized: incorporated into society's projects. But what are the political implications of society not only being globalized, but becoming cosmic'? Our ideas about society have long affected, and been affected by, our understanding of the universe: large sections of our economy and society are now organized around humanity's use of outer space. Our view of the universe, our increasingly cosmic' society, and even human consciousness are being transformed by new relations with the cosmos. As the first sociological book to tackle humanity's relationship with the universe, this fascinating volume links social theory to classical and contemporary science, and proposes a new cosmic' social theory. Written in a punchy, student-friendly style, this timely book engages with a range of topical issues, including cyberspace, terrorism, tourism, surveillance and globalization. Social Science Social Science eBook, Taylor and Francis<

2007, ISBN: 9780415374323

Towards a Sociology of the Universe, Buch, Hardcover, [PU: Routledge], Routledge, 2007

2007, ISBN: 9780415374323

Towards a Sociology of the Universe, Hardcover, Buch, [PU: Routledge]

ISBN: 9780415374323

hardback, [PU: Routledge]