In the second half of the 20th century, age-old human fantasies of leaving the Earth and touching the stars have been fulfilled by advances in space science and technology, whose roots are threaded through our history. Current advances are so explosive that the fundamental orientation of Western culture is being radically altered.


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    Title :

    The wings of Daedalus: The convergence of myth and technology in 20th century culture


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    Publication date :

    1993-11-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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