{"product_id":"9783319444963","title":"Springer Praxis Books: The Ultimate Reality TV Show?","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpringer Praxis Books: The Ultimate Reality TV Show?\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSeedhouse, Erik\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book dissects the hype and hubris of the Mars One venture. Every aspect of the mission design is scrutinized, from the haphazard selection process to the unproven mission architecture. A controversial project, many professional astronauts consider Mars One a reckless attempt, yet it gained popular attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis go-to reference guide provides the reader with insights into the myriad issues arising from the project's loss of funding, loss of sponsorship, loss of TV rights. It explains what contributed to an overly optimistic assessment of Mars One's mission-specific technology, and what captivated the public and the many willing candidates despite these flaws. From the author of \u003ci\u003eSurvival and Sacrifice in Mars Exploration \u003c\/i\u003e(2015) among many more books on spacefaring, this is yet another up-to-the-minute account of an emerging player in the private space market from an expert on the subject.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-11-02\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319444963\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-44497-0\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 240cm x168cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 174\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450436808844,"sku":"9783319444963","price":29.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319444963.jpg?v=1774493423","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783319444963","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}