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The First Space War: How the Patterns of History and the Principles of STEM Will Shape Its Form by J. Furman Daniel, III

Unfortunately, much of what people believe about war in space has been shaped, or misshaped, by Hollywood and other forms of popular media. In this book a STEM educator and a political science professor team up to explore the possibilities for warfare in space and explain why almost everything you've learned about space wars from movies is disappointingly wrong. The truth is stranger and more interesting than fiction. Using history, politics and STEM as guides, this book provides a detailed account of how Earth's first war in space will be fought. As we show, it will begin not as an invasion of Earth by super-advanced aliens but by Earth starting a war with its Martian colony.

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The premise of this work is a hypothetical story set approximately 250 years in the future, following a robust human colonization of Mars. The authors present a fictionalized account based on past history and current scientific trends. The early chapters present the historical reasons for colonization (citing the Spanish and British interests of the 16th and 17th centuries), including the acquisition of energy, materials, information, and territory. The physical realities of living on Mars (reduced gravity, carbon dioxide atmosphere, and increased radiation) are then imaginatively presented, further projecting how putatively successful efforts at terraforming Mars would make it suitable for human habitation. The fable also considers the hypothetical outcome of humans being born on Mars, and the consequent development of a Martian culture that differs from the one found on Earth. The authors argue that Martian and Earth interests will inevitably diverge, which will lead to eventual conflict. The historical conflict between the American Colonies and the British is frequently cited as the reference model. The authors finally discuss the detailed mechanics and outcome of the projected war, including a hypothetical negotiated settlement. This book provides a fascinating and interesting perspective on human colonization of Mars, with a possible scenario for the near future. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers.

* Choice Reviews *
In The First Space War, Furman Daniel and T.K. Rogers ask a question that it's not too soon to consider: what would war between Earth and a colony on Mars look like? As prominent figures from Elon Musk to Donald Trump push for human visits to and colonization of Mars, Daniel and Rogers examine what the far future of that relationship could look like if the colony ever decides to rebel. A provocative mix of science and politics, Daniel and Rogers lay out a detailed analysis of the future that will spark lively discussion and debate. -- Paul Musgrave, University of Massachusetts Amherst
The First Space War is a fascinating insight into the hopes and challenges of colonizing Mars through the synergistic lens of science and mankind's history of colonization! Eminently readable for the scientific layperson. -- Michael Jones, Naval War College
The First Space War's speculative approach to future events, informed by history and the practical science and engineering of colonization, is a rare and fruitful approach to teaching a range of disciplines and the connections between them. The overall narrative is enriched with potential alternatives that can be discussed further. It passes perhaps the most fundamental test: I would very much enjoy either taking or teaching a class based on this book! -- Seth Zenz, Queen Mary University of London
The First Space War is a compelling look at science fiction and science fact, of international relations and intra-solar system relations, and the prospect for conflict in and over space. At a time when the U.S. government is putting together the plans for its 'Space Force,' the authors have provided readers with an important look at the future. -- Benjamin BJ Armstrong, editor of 21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era

About J. Furman Daniel, III

J. Furman Daniel III is assistant professor in the College of Security and Intelligence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

T. K. Rogers is retired engineer and STEM educator.

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9781498587761

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1498587763

Title

The First Space War: How the Patterns of History and the Principles of STEM Will Shape Its Form by J. Furman Daniel, III

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J. Furman Daniel, III

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Lexington Books

Year published

2023-05-15

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254

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The First Space War J. Furman Daniel, III

The First Space War by J. Furman Daniel, III

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