A Techno-Economic History of the Conquest of Space

Prometheus Among the Stars

Andrea Pomella (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

106 Seiten

2025 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-0364-4947-6 (ISBN)

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Uncover the intricate dynamics shaping the space economy. This pioneering work explores the historical, economic, and technological forces that have driven humanity's ventures into space, from the Space Race to the emergence of private aerospace giants. It provides an in-depth analysis of how innovation, policy, and market dynamics intersect to create opportunities and challenges in the rapidly evolving space sector.Highlighting the rise of global technology hubs like Silicon Valley and Europe's aerospace districts, the book analyses their pivotal role in fostering investment and groundbreaking developments. By blending historical context with forward-looking insights, it offers a unique perspective on the hybrid collaboration between public institutions and private enterprises, shaping the future of space exploration.Designed for historians, economists, and industry professionals, this accessible and engaging text investigates the socio-economic implications of space capitalism. It invites readers to explore the profound ways technological innovations and geopolitical factors are redefining our understanding of economic systems and humanity's reach beyond Earth.

Andrea Pomella is a researcher at the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Italy, where he teaches courses on the "History of Globalization and Geoeconomics" and "Evolution of Capitalism and Financial Systems." He previously served as an adjunct professor of Economic History at various institutions, including the University of Campania, Luiss Guido Carli, Suor Orsola Benincasa, and the Pegaso Telematic University, Italy. He has collaborated with the Campania Aerospace District (DAC) and published extensively on topics related to economic history, globalization, and financial systems. His work includes numerous articles and chapters in academic publications. His research interests focus on the historical development of global economic systems and the interplay between capitalism and financial markets.

Erscheinungsdatum	03.07.2025
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Wirtschaftsgeschichte
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
	Technik ► Luft- / Raumfahrttechnik
ISBN-10	1-0364-4947-5 / 1036449475
ISBN-13	978-1-0364-4947-6 / 9781036449476
Zustand	Neuware