Sustainable space tourism : an introduction /

"This book explores the relationship between space tourism and the discourse in sustainability and futures research. It offers comprehensive information on the current understanding of the space tourism industry and assesses the possible impacts of space tourism on the environment, economics, l...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Toivonen, Annette, 1977-
Published: Channel View Publications,
Publisher Address: Bristol, UK :
Publication Dates: [2021]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: The future of tourism ; 3
Subjects:
Summary: "This book explores the relationship between space tourism and the discourse in sustainability and futures research. It offers comprehensive information on the current understanding of the space tourism industry and assesses the possible impacts of space tourism on the environment, economics, legislation and society"--
Carrier Form: xii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-162) and index.
ISBN: 9781845418014
1845418018
9781845418021
1845418026
Index Number: TL794
CLC: F590.75-05
Call Number: F590.75-05/T646
Contents: Frontmatter --
THE FUTURE OF TOURISM --
Contents --
Figures and Boxes --
Preface --
1 Introducing Space Tourism --
2 Background to Sustainability --
3 Futures Forecasting --
4 Planning Sustainable Space Tourism --
5 Space Tourism and Society --
6 Economics and Space Legislation --
7 Visions of Sustainable Space Tourism --
Concluding Words --
References --
Index