The future of geography : how the competition in space will change our world / Tim Marshall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marshall, Tim, 1959- author.

Series:

Marshall, Tim, 1959- Politics of place

Politics of place

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Outer space--Strategic aspects.

Outer space.

Outer space--Economic aspects.

Outer space--Civilian use.

Space security.

Geopolitics.

geopolitics.

Physical Description:

278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First Scribner hardcover edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Scribner, 2023.

Summary:

"Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries' GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn't science fiction--it's reality. Humans are venturing up and out, and we're taking our competitive spirit with us. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much the mountains, rivers, and seas have impacted civilizations around the world. It's no coincidence that Russia, China, and the USA are leading the way. The next fifty years will change the face of global politics and the world order as we know it. In this gripping work, bestselling author Tim Marshall navigates the new geopolitical landscape to show how we got here and where we're heading. Extensively researched and drawing on the latest information from intelligence, government, and civilian institutions, this book provides a detailed, clear account of the new space race, the power rivalries, and how technology, economics, and war have a ripple effect on everyone across the globe. Written with all the insight and wit that have made Marshall one of the world's most popular and trusted writer on geopolitics, The Future of Geography is an essential read about global power, politics, and the future of humanity"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Part I: The path to the stars. Looking up

The road to the heavens

Part II: Right here, right now. The era of astropolitics

Outlaws

China : the long march... into space

The USA : back to the future

Russia in retrograde

Fellow travelers

Part III: Future past. Space wars

Tomorrow's world

Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-260) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Marshall, Tim, 1959- Future of geography

ISBN:

9781668031643

1668031647

OCLC:

1390139942

Publisher Number:

99995042161