Claude Piantadosi: 2 books
Mankind Beyond Earth
The History, Science, and Future of Human Space Exploration
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Seeking to reenergize Americans' passion for the space program, the value of further exploration of the Moon, and the importance of human beings on the final frontier, Claude A. Piantadosi presents a rich history of American space exploration and its major achievements. He emphasizes the importance...
The Biology of Human Survival
Life and Death in Extreme Environments
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2003
The range of environments in which people can survive is extensive, yet most of the natural world cannot support human life. The Biology of Human Survival identifies the key determinants of life or death in extreme environments from a physiologist's perspective, integrating modern concepts of stress,...