Spatialities of Radio Astronomy

The spaces of science are understudied by the spatial disciplines and studies of science and technology. This book examines this multidisciplinary overlap through a comparative study of four of the world's most important radio telescopes.

List of contents

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations. Foreword. Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Fortress Science. Chapter 3: Making Science. Chapter 4: Territories of Emptiness. Chapter 5: Hyper Concentration. Chapter 6: Negotiating Contingencies. Epilogue: To the Moon. Index.

About the author

Guy Trangoš is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research examines the evolving relationships between urbanisation, society, science, technology, and outer space.

Summary

The spaces of science are understudied by the spatial disciplines and studies of science and technology. This book examines this multidisciplinary overlap through a comparative study of four of the world’s most important radio telescopes.

Product details

• Authors: Guy Trangos, Guy Trangoš
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032357478
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3235747-8
• No. of pages: 246
• Series: Routledge Research in Architecture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Sociology, Astrophysics, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, ARCHITECTURE / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Design / General, ARCHITECTURE / Reference, City & town planning - architectural aspects, Urban & municipal planning, Technical design, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Urban and municipal planning and policy, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy, Theory of architecture, City and town planning: architectural aspects, Civil engineering, surveying and building