The Moon

Name: The Moon
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SKU: 9781788162555
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A History for the Future

By Oliver Morton

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The Moon by Oliver Morton delves into the complex relationships between humanity and our celestial neighbour. Oliver Morton explores the moon's influence on human culture, science, and our aspirations for the future. The book combines historical insights with scientific research, offering a fascinating and multi-faceted view of our companion in the sky.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the mysteries of celestial bodies and mankind's ongoing relationship with them. It offers an insightful exploration into the scientific, cultural and historical significance of Earth's closest neighbour, blending technical details with engaging storytelling. Whether you're a space enthusiast or someone curious about the cosmos, this read promises to expand your understanding and appreciation of our lunar companion.

An intimate, profound portrait of the Earth's closest neighbour.

An intimate, profound portrait of the Earth's closest neighbour

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Every generation has looked up from the Earth and wondered at the beauty of the Moon. Fifty years ago, a few Americans became the first to do the reverse – with the whole world watching through their eyes.

In this short but wide-ranging book, Oliver Morton explores the history and future of humankind's relationship with the Moon. A counterpoint in the sky, it has shaped our understanding of the Earth from Galileo to Apollo. Its gentle light has spoken of love and loneliness; its battered surface of death and the cosmic. For some, it is a future on which humankind has turned its back. For others, an adventure yet to begin.

Advanced technologies, new ambitions and old dreams mean that men, women and robots now seem certain to return to the Moon. What will they learn there about the universe, the Earth – and themselves? And, this time, will they stay?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Oliver Morton's The Moon is praised for its brilliant and compelling exploration of the lunar subject, filled with fascinating material and suppressed excitement. Reviewers commend its lyrical depiction of the moon's influence on human sensibility and its comprehensive narrative featuring human stories and lunar-obsessed characters. It's noted for looking beyond the Apollo missions towards future lunar explorations and is celebrated for its elegant prose and insightful observations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788162555

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Economist Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 128.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Oliver Morton is a senior editor at Economist and an award winning writer. He is the author of Mapping Mars: Science, Imagination and the Birth of a World, Eating the Sun: How Plants Power the Planet and The Planet Remade: How Geoengineering Could Change the World.