Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law

Humans are unlikely to be the only intelligent species in the universe. Contact may occur at any time. It may be peaceful or hostile. This book argues that we need a global consensus on how to respond in either scenario.

About the author

Michael Bohlander, Dr. jur. (1992), Chair in Global Law and SETI Policy, Durham University. Originally an international criminal lawyer, his current research focuses on the consequences of contact with extraterrestrial intelligence for human law, particularly humanitarian and human rights law.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Bohlander
• Publisher: de Gruyter Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.08.2023
• EAN: 9789004677692
• ISBN: 978-90-04-67769-2
• No. of pages: 268
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 238 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Series: Studies in International Crimi
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law