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Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective (2011)

Vakoch, Douglas A. (Editor)
Administration, National Aeronautics and Space (Editor)

National Aeronautics and Space Admin
Publication date: 2011
Language: English

ISBN: 9780160883583

Publication Date: 2011
Physical Details: 264 pp.; index

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Space travel; space flight Psychology 20th century, late 21st century United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Through essays on topics including survival in extreme environments and the multicultural dimensions of exploration, readers will gain an understanding of the psychological challenges that have faced the space program since its earliest days. An engaging read for those interested in space, history, and psychology alike, this is a highly relevant read as we stand poised on the edge of a new era of spaceflight. Each essay also explicitly addresses the history of the psychology of space exploration.

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Description Includes contributions by Albert A. Harrison, Edna R. Fiedler, Sheryl L. Bishop, Julie A. Robinson, Kelly J. Slack, Valerie A. Olson, Michael H. Trenchard,Kimberly J. Willis, Pamela J. Baskin, Jennifer E. Boyd, Harvey Wichman, Jason P. Kring, Megan A. Kaminski, Peter Suedfeld, Kasi E. Wilk, Lindi Cassel, Juris G. Draguns, Gro M. Sandal and Gloria R. Leon.

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Review Bimm, Jordan (2012) Review of "Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective". Isis: International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences (p. 812). unapi

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