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A review by mj_james_writes
Back to the Moon: The Next Giant Leap for Humankind by Joseph Silk
3.0
How much you enjoy this book will really depend on what you want to get out of it. There are so few books on the moon, and colonizing the moon, that there is value in this book. I really enjoyed those parts - at least the first few times they were mentioned.
The main thesis of the book is that there should be telescopes, specifically radio and infrared, on the moon. Every point ties back to this, even the ones you think can’t possibly be tied back. The book isn’t especially long and could have easily been half the size. So much was repeated multiple times.
The first few chapters are really solid. Then we go into the history of the universe. I would say as filler - but honestly it is more as the authors background and an attempt to explain why the telescopes are necessary - in his perspective.
Also, his vision of the lunar colony is intense bordering more on science fiction. It also seemed very unaware of the social political climate of the world for a very white privileged perspective. That wasn’t unexpected. I am glad I picked it up. I also wish that it was more.
The main thesis of the book is that there should be telescopes, specifically radio and infrared, on the moon. Every point ties back to this, even the ones you think can’t possibly be tied back. The book isn’t especially long and could have easily been half the size. So much was repeated multiple times.
The first few chapters are really solid. Then we go into the history of the universe. I would say as filler - but honestly it is more as the authors background and an attempt to explain why the telescopes are necessary - in his perspective.
Also, his vision of the lunar colony is intense bordering more on science fiction. It also seemed very unaware of the social political climate of the world for a very white privileged perspective. That wasn’t unexpected. I am glad I picked it up. I also wish that it was more.