Space Expansionism and Criminology

This timely work bridges the critical lens of criminology with the burgeoning reality of space expansion, arguing that the so-called "new space age" is built upon the same colonial and capitalist logics that have historically driven terrestrial exploitation. The book meticulously dissects how the race to space, spearheaded by billionaires and powerful states, creates fertile ground for new forms of crime, systemic harm, and structural violence, challenging the utopian narrative of space as a blank slate for humanity.

Rothe’s analysis is a vital intervention for anyone concerned with social justice, urging readers to look beyond technological marvels to the power dynamics and potential for harm being written into our extraterrestrial future. This is essential reading for students of criminology, international law, and political science, as well as for any citizen alarmed by the unchecked power shaping humanity's next frontier, forcing a crucial conversation about accountability before we repeat the mistakes of the past in the stars.