Foreword Preface List of Figures Abbreviations 1 Introduction 1 An Initial Caveat: the ufo/uapDebate - the Elephant in the Room 2 Structure of the Book 2 The Scientific seti Environment 1 Introduction1.1 The Drake Equation and the Fermi Paradox 1.1.1 Drake Equation1.1.2 Fermi Paradox 2 Anthropocentrism and Morphism 3 setiApproaches and the Nature of Contact 4 Astrobiology 3 Social Science Aspects of seti 1 Gauging the Risk and Impact of First Contact on Global Society1.1 The Rio and San Marino Scales 1.2 iaaseti Declarations of Principles 1.

3 Excursion: iaaseti and Its Attitude to Research Into uap 1.4 The disc Quotient - Linking Impact and Linguistics 2 Exolinguistics 3 Exosociology, Exophilosophy and Exotheology 4 The Metalaw Debate - Premature Speculation and Proper Use of Legal Considerations 5 Conclusion 4 Science Fiction and (First) Contact Scenarios 1 Science Fiction Literature 2 Types of First Contact2.1 The Hercules Text 2.2 The Rama Cycle - Rama i and ii 2.3 The Tripods Tetralogy and the Forge of God 2.3.1 The Tripods2.3.

2 The Forge of God2.4 The Mote in God''s Eye 2.5 The Three-Body Problem as an Example of the Risk Inherent in meti 3 Interspecies Comprehension and Communication3.1 Rama iii and iv 3.2 Semiosis 3.3 Children of Time and Children of Ruin 4 Interspecies Armed Conflict4.1 Ender''s Game 4.2 The Forever War, Starship Troopers, Old Man''s War Trilogy, and Anvil of Stars 5 Conclusion 5 Hostile Contact and Current International and Domestic Law 1 Introduction 2 Liability of Humans2.

1 International Criminal Law 2.1.1 Overview of Core Crimes2.1.2 Individual Problems2.2 Domestic Law 3 Liability of ETI3.1 Jurisdiction 3.2 Nullum Crimen Principle 4 Conclusion 6 Preparing for Hostile Contact 1 Introduction 2 Weapons Technology 3 Strategy and Tactics3.

1 Weapons Development and Deep Space Strategy 3.2 The Strategic Parameters of Deep Space Warfare 3.2.1 Distances, Speeds, and Celestial Mechanics3.2.2 Psychological Aspects 4 Conclusion: an End to the Idea of a Peaceful Use of Outer Space? 7 Legal Prolegomena of Peaceful Relationships with eti 1 Introduction 2 Joining the "Galactic Club" - a Future Theory of Humans'' Rights Protection in Interstellar Civilisation Networks?2.1 Overview of Possible Factors Affecting Human Rights Guarantees 2.1.

1 Network Regulation Density2.1.2 Rights Hierarchies and Enforcement Mechanisms2.2 Individual Rights 2.2.1 Preamble2.2.2 Recognition as a Person before the Law2.

2.2 Self-determination, Political Activity2.2.4 Equality and Minority Rights2.2.5 Right to Life, Ban on Cruel and Degrading Treatment, Torture and Slavery2.2.6 Due Process Rights, Right to Liberty2.

2.7 Freedom of Movement2.2.8 Privacy, Freedom of Religion and Expression, Assembly and Association2.2.9 Family and Personal Status; Child Rights2.2.10 Restrictions on Exercise of Rights 3 Conclusion 8 Conclusion and Outlook Epilogue by Dr.

Andreas Anton Annexes Bibliography Index.