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Peer reviewedDeudney, Daniel – Futurist, 1982
Large-scale space industrialization is not a viable solution to the population, energy, and resource problems of earth. The expense and technological difficulties involved in the development and maintenance of space manufacturing facilities, space colonies, and large-scale satellites for solar power are discussed. (AM)
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Economic Factors, Energy, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedLawler, Andrew – Futurist, 1985
Jesco von Puttkamer manages long-range planning in NASA's Office of Space Flight. He believes that space offers the opportunity to ease global tensions, help the developing world, and create a new global culture off the planet. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Futures (of Society), Global Approach, Humanism
Peer reviewedWillard, Timothy; And Others – Futurist, 1984
An overview of topics discussed at the World View '84 conference, sponsored by the World Future Society, is provided. Topics include technology, the economy, the Third World, the environment, world order, and outer space. (RM)
Descriptors: Conferences, Developing Nations, Economic Climate, Environment
