Royal Society Science Book Prize Winner
A City on Mars
by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Summary
A skeptical, evidence-based look at human space settlement, written for general readers excited or anxious about leaving Earth. The Weinersmiths survey what is actually known about reproduction, ecology, psychology, law, and governance under space conditions, and find that most confident plans for Mars colonies or orbital cities rest on shaky foundations. The book argues that humanity is far from ready to settle space and that rushing in could cause serious harm both off-world and at home.
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Historical Context & Significance
The authors used their research into space law and biology to warn that we must become "wise" before we can successfully go to the stars.