Independently Published
Pregnancy beyond Earth: Challenges and Possibilities: Conception in the Cosmos
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- James Mark
- Independently Published
- Paperback
- 9798866061334
- 9 X 6 X 0.09 inches
- 0.15 pounds
- Medical > General
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
In the vast cosmos of human exploration, a new frontier beckons - pregnancy beyond Earth. Imagine a future where humanity thrives in space, colonizing distant planets, embarking on interstellar journeys, and establishing thriving space-based societies. But with this grand vision comes the profound challenge of reproduction beyond the bounds of our home planet.
Pregnancy beyond Earth' is a captivating journey into the uncharted territory of human reproduction in the cosmos. In this thought-provoking book, we delve into the science, ethics, and culture surrounding the concept of conceiving, nurturing, and welcoming new life in the extraordinary conditions of space.
Explore the physiological changes experienced by expectant mothers and the impact of microgravity on fetal development. Uncover the mysteries of radiation exposure and the measures taken to safeguard the genetic legacy of future space-born generations.
Yet, the challenges of space pregnancy go beyond the scientific. We confront the ethical dilemmas of autonomy, consent, and the rights of the unborn. We consider the psychological well-being of spacefarers and their families, separated by vast distances and confined spaces.
But 'Pregnancy beyond Earth' also illuminates the bright possibilities. It offers a glimpse into diverse space-based societies and the cultural evolution that awaits us. It paints a picture of familial bonds strengthened under cosmic circumstances and the artistic and scientific innovations that space colonization may give birth.
This book underscores the need for ongoing research, technological innovation, and international collaboration as we embark on this remarkable journey. It highlights the importance of ethical considerations and the safety of all individuals involved.
Join us as we embark on a cosmic odyssey that challenges our understanding of life, culture, and human potential. 'Pregnancy Beyond Earth' is a captivating exploration of the challenges, possibilities, and ethical considerations of conceiving the future in the infinite expanse of space.
Author Bio
I completed my BA in History, M.Phil. in Russian and East European Studies and a D.Phil. at the University of Oxford. I have worked in the History Department at Exeter since 2004.
Research Interests
I am currently working on a number of books:
1. (with Péter Apor) on the impact of the politics of decolonisation, peaceful co-existence, anti-imperialism, and market socialism on official and unofficial activist culture in late socialist Hungary.
2. (with Artemy Kalinovsky and Steffi Marung, (eds.) Alternative Globalistions. Eastern Europe and the Postcolonial World (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2019)
3. (with Ljubica Spaskovska, Tobias Rupprecht and Bogdan Iacob) 1989. A Global History of Eastern Europe (CUP, 2019)
4. (with Paul Betts, eds.) on Socialism Goes Global: Encounters between the Eastern Bloc and Decolonising World.
Over the past decade, I have published on the way in which history gets recast at moments of major political change, addressing the ways in which political elites, cultural institutions, institutes of memory, and ordinary people have contributed to the re-imagining of the past after the fall of Communism in eastern Europe after 1989. This resulted in: The Unfinished Revolution: Making Sense of the Communist Past in central-eastern Europe. It was shortlisted for the 2011 Longman History Today Book Prize, and chosen as one of the 'best books of 2011' by Foreign Affairs.
Source: University of Exeter
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