Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective

• Author(s): National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Douglas A. Vakoch,
• Publisher: US National Aeronautics and Space Admin
• Pages: 264
• ISBN_10: 016088358X
  ISBN_13: 9780160883583
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Psychology / Social Psychology , Technology & Engineering / Aeronautics & Astronautics ,

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.