Nobody owns the moon : the ethics of space exploitation / Tony Milligan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Milligan, Tony, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronautics--Moral and ethical aspects.

Astronautics.

Space tourism.

Outer space--Exploration--Moral and ethical aspects.

Outer space.

Outer space--Civilian use--Philosophical aspects.

Space tourism--Moral and ethical aspects.

Physical Description:

vii, 188 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]

Summary:

"Space exploration and off-world commercial activity engage both skeptics and its enthusiasts. What does seem clear, however, is that such activity has increased and is set to expand further during the present century. This book explores some of the emerging ethical issues of the space frontier and evaluates the prospects for the medium-range future"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Is Terraforming Possible? 7

2 The Ethics of World-Changing 16

3 Tourists and Enthusiasts 33

4 Space Ethics as Dilemmatic 49

5 The Duty to Extend Human Life 60

6 Space Skepticism 77

7 Mining Off-World 90

8 Planetary Protection 101

9 All the Small Things 116

10 Generation Ships 134

11 Seeding Other Worlds 152

12 Our Earthliness 165.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786472659

0786472650

OCLC:

882191682