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Alcohol in Space: Past, Present and Future

AUTHOR Carberry, Chris
PUBLISHER McFarland & Company (12/17/2019)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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The production and consumption of alcohol has played a significant role in human society since the dawn of civilization. Will this still hold true when humanity is exploring and settling the outer reaches of space? This first book on the topic examines the history of alcohol in space, as well as dozens of companies and projects that are exploring the possibilities of alcohol production in orbit. Covering the long history of alcohol in human society, how alcohol has been addressed in science fiction, and space agriculture technologies, this book investigates a broad sweep of questions that bear on the manufacture of alcohol in space, as well as human space settlement in general.

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ISBN-13: 9781476679242
ISBN-10: 147667924X
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 217
Carton Quantity: 34
Product Dimensions: 5.90 x 0.60 x 8.70 inches
Weight: 0.60 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Science | Space Science - General
Science | Beverages - Alcoholic- General
Science | Customs & Traditions
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 394.13
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The production and consumption of alcohol has played a significant role in human society since the dawn of civilization. Will this still hold true when humanity is exploring and settling the outer reaches of space? This first book on the topic examines the history of alcohol in space, as well as dozens of companies and projects that are exploring the possibilities of alcohol production in orbit. Covering the long history of alcohol in human society, how alcohol has been addressed in science fiction, and space agriculture technologies, this book investigates a broad sweep of questions that bear on the manufacture of alcohol in space, as well as human space settlement in general.

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