The Institutions of Extraterrestrial Liberty

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Charles S. Cockell (Professor of Astrobiology, Professor of Astrobiology, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh, UK)

The Institutions of Extraterrestrial Liberty

Charles S. Cockell (Professor of Astrobiology, Professor of Astrobiology, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh, UK)

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Oxford University Press
09 March 2023

Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments; Political control & freedoms; Astronomy, space & time

The exploration of space raises new problems in the expression of human freedoms. While the potential to establish new extraterrestrial settlements is thrilling, it also brings along a myriad of decisions to consider when addressing how these settlements should operate in a way which maintains human liberties.

In this book, many dimensions of freedom in space are discussed. Aspects of liberty beyond Earth, from the near term: freedom to claim satellite orbits, to the very long-term: freedom on interstellar worldships, are considered. Gathering a diverse set of expertise from scientists, ethicists, lawyers, philosophers and social scientists, they seek to collectively answer questions such as: How should early governance structures be assembled? What are the ideal forms of institutions, from science academies to schools and governments? What freedoms can people expect in space and how will governance beyond Earth tread the fine line between authority and liberty?

A compelling analysis of liberties on Earth, the solar system, and beyond - this text is bound to inspire the interests of academics and scientists alike.

Edited by: Charles S. Cockell (Professor of Astrobiology Professor of Astrobiology School of Physics and Astronomy University of Edinburgh UK)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780192897985
ISBN 10: 0192897985
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 09 March 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Charles S. Cockell is Professor of Astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh, UK. His scientific research includes the study of life in extreme environments, the habitability of extraterrestrial environments, and human space exploration. He has worked for NASA and the British Antarctic Survey and spent many seasons in Antarctica and the High Arctic. He received his doctorate in molecular biophysics from the University of Oxford and his BSc from the University of Bristol. As well as over 300 scientific papers and numerous popular science books, including Space on Earth, which made the case for the indivisible links between space exploration and environmentalism, he has written a number of papers and edited books on the subject of extraterrestrial liberty.