Envoys of Mankind: A Declaration of First Principles for the Governance of Space Societies
Washington, D.C. Smithsonian Institution Press, 1986. Hardcover in an unclipped jacket. Gray paper boards with blue cloth spine and silver titles. 292 pp including index. History of the space program, the development of space law, and argues that new laws should be based on the needs of astronauts and space colonists, and not on international law.
"presents a sweeping overview of the issues that must be faced to advance space law. The book provides a conceptual foundation for such a new body of law and proposes a space constitution. Robinson and White break down space law into two broad subtopics; first, the evolving body of national and international law concerning space law practice, such as spacecraft insurance, satellite broadcast licenses, NASA contracts, and international treaty law; and second, the theoretical aspect of the evolving discipline- its underlying philosophy, paradigm, or metaphysical conception."- dj. Very good. Binding strong and pages are clean. Sticker shadow inside the front over. Slight bowing to the front cover. / Good. Jacket has moderate abrasions on the front with wear and chipping to the corners, top and tail at spine. Item #526
Price: $150.00