| Description |
1 online resource (x, 312 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Though satellites are now used by a wide array of entertainment, communications, and information technologies, from radio stations to GPS devices, the business of making, launching, and maintaining satellites is still shrouded in mystery. Down to Earth presents the first comprehensive overview of the geopolitical maneuvers, financial investments, scientific innovations, and ideological struggles that take place behind the scenes of this fascinating industry. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; contributors; index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Artificial satellites in telecommunication -- Popular works.
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Artificial satellites in telecommunication. |
| Genre/Form |
Popular works.
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| Subject |
Artificial satellites -- Popular works.
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Artificial satellites. |
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Telecommunication -- Social aspects -- Popular works.
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Telecommunication -- Social aspects. |
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Mass media -- Popular works.
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Mass media. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Parks, Lisa.
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Schwoch, James, 1955-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Parks, Lisa. Down to Earth. Piscataway : Rutgers University Press, 2012 9780813552736 |
| ISBN |
9780813553337 (electronic book) |
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0813553334 (electronic book) |
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0813552745 |
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9780813552743 |
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0813552737 |
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9780813552736 |
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9780813552743 |
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