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The Future of Geography

How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World – THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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The Future of Geography by Tim Marshall explores the significance of space as the next frontier of geopolitical competition. The book delves into how nations are strategising for dominance beyond Earth, examining the economic, military, and technological stakes involved in the impending space race. Marshall provides a gripping analysis of the potential future conflicts and alliances that will shape our world and beyond.
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You might like this book if you are fascinated by the impact of geography on global politics and the future of our world. It provides insightful analysis on how terrain affects international relations and offers a compelling look at geopolitics in the modern age.

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Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century – new from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography

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Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetimes. This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics. We’re entering a new space race – and it could revolutionise life on Earth.

Space: the new frontier, a wild and lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy and international relations on Earth. Now, it is the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation – and, possibly, conquest. We’re heading up and out, and we’re taking our power struggles with us. China, the USA and Russia are leading the way.

From physical territory and resources to satellites, weaponry and strategic choke points, geopolitics is as important in the skies above us as it is down below. If you’ve ever wondered if humans are going back to the Moon, who will benefit from exploration or what space wars might look like, the answers are here.

With all the insight and wit that have made Tim Marshall the UK’s most popular writer on geopolitics, this gripping book shows how we got here and where we’re going, covering great-power rivalry; technology; commerce; combat in space; and what it means for all of us down here on Earth. This is essential reading on power, politics and the future of humanity.

The Future of Geography by Tim Marshall is a must-read for anyone interested in how space exploration and astropolitics will shape our world.

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    Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetimes. This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics. We’re entering a new space race – and it could revolutionise life on Earth. Space: the new frontier, a wild and lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy and international relations on Earth. Now, it...
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Reviews describe The Future of Geography by Tim Marshall as a highly engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the geopolitics of space, often referred to as "astropolitics". Marshall's clear and witty prose provides insight into how power dynamics and political interests are extending beyond Earth, with implications for humanity's future. Critics have praised the book for its accessible explanation of complex science and politics, and its timely contribution to discussions on space exploration and security.

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ISBN: 9781783967247

Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Elliott & Thompson Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 356

About the Author

Tim Marshall is a leading authority on foreign affairs with more than thirty years of reporting experience. He was diplomatic editor at Sky News and before that worked for the BBC and LBC/IRN radio. He has reported from forty countries and covered conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. He is the author of Prisoners of Geography, The Age of Walls, A Flag Worth Dying For, The Power of Geography, and The Future of Geography.

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