Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective

ISBN-10
0160886082
ISBN-13
9780160886089
Series
Psychology of Space Exploration
Pages
264
Language
English
Published
2011-07-05
Publisher
U. S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Authors
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Douglas A. Vakoch

Description

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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