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Space : a history of space exploration in photographs
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Space : a history of space exploration in photographs

by Andrew Chaikin

This autobiography traces a career in theoretical physics and operations research, from service with the Royal Air Force to research at Cornell. It examines the ethics of modern warfare, the pursuit of disarmament, and the potential for galactic expansion.

Accession 31562 ISBN 0330263242 Publisher Carlton Books Limited
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