Space: In Science, Art and Society

ISBN-13: 9780521823760 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 212 str.

Francois Penz; Gregory Radick; Robert Howell

Opis

This collection of essays explores different perceptions of space, taking the reader on a journey from the inner space of the mind to the vacuum beyond Earth. Eight leading researchers span a broad range of fields, from the arts and humanities to the natural sciences. They consider topics ranging from human consciousness to virtual reality, architecture and politics. The essays are written in an accessible style for a general audience.

Recenzje

"This volume is an excellent collection of eight invited lectures held at Darwin College that discuss the topic of space." Quarterly Review of Biology, Dahlia W. Zaidel

Spis treści

Introduction François Penz, Gregory Radick and Robert Howell; 1. Inner space Susan Greenfield; 2. Language and space Karen Emmorey; 3. Architectural space Daniel Libeskind; 4. Virtual space Char Davies; 5. Mapping space Lisa Jardine; 6. International space Neal Ascherson; 7. Exploring space Jeffrey Hoffman; 8. Outer space John Barrow.