Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 912
Book Description
Technical Abstract Bulletin
Author: Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright OfficePublisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1466
Book Description
United States Space Science Program
Author: Publisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Science and Technology Series
Author: Medical Ethics, Prediction, and Prognosis
Author: Mariacarla Gadebusch BondioPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1351802593
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Recent scientific developments, in particular advances in pharmacogenetics and molecular genetics, have given rise to numerous predictive procedures for detecting predispositions to diseases in patients. This knowledge, however, does not necessarily promise benign results for either patients or health care professionals. The aim of this volume is to analyse issues related to prediction and prognosis as a burgeoning field of medicine, which is revolutionizing the way we understand and approach diagnosis and treatment. Combining epistemic and ethical reflection with medical expertise on contemporary practice and research, an interdisciplinary group of international experts critically examine anticipatory medicine from various perspectives, including history of medicine, bioethics, theories of science, and health economics. The highly complex issues involved in medical prediction call for a far-reaching debate on the value and scope of foreknowledge. For example, which responsibilities and burdens arise when still healthy people learn of their predisposition to diseases? How should health care insurance reflect risky life styles? Is the increasing medicalization of life connected with prevention ethically sustainable and financially possible in the developing world? These and other related issues are the subject of this timely and important book, which not only serves as an introduction to the area, but also proposes many feasible solutions to the problems outlined.
From Imagination to Reality: Precursors and early piloted exploration missions
Author: Robert ZubrinPublisher: American Astronautical Society
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Spaceflight Mechanics
Author: From Imagination to Reality: Base building, colonization and terraformation
Author: Robert ZubrinPublisher: American Astronautical Society
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Strategies for Mars
Author: Carol R. StokerPublisher: Univelt
ISBN:
Category : Mars (Planet)
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Twenty-six essays written by workers in the space industry and interested lay people make a case for exploring Mars, arguing for the scientific objectives that could be achieved in the Martian "frontier" and even providing a cost and benefit analysis. The discussions suggest specific strategies in "getting there," flight profiles, and rocket designs utilizing nuclear electric propulsion. However, the questions remains--what happens when we arrive? In response, the authors speculate on life support, biomedical issues, transportation, and living spaces based on Biosphere 2 results. Lacks an index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Guidance and Control 2001
Author: Robert D. CulpPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Taken from the January 2001 conference in Breckenridge, Colorado, these 41 papers discuss recent advances and experiences in guidance and control, including autonomous and remotely piloted terrestrial landings, landing on planetary bodies, guidance and control storyboard displays, and optical control. The lessons from specific projects, like the Sirius satellites, the Hubble telescope, and XMM-Newton, are emphasized. Contributors include researchers with universities, the military, and NASA. Author index only. c. Book News Inc.