Humans in Space : The Psychological Hurdles

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Label

Humans in Space : The Psychological Hurdles

Title remainder

The Psychological Hurdles

Statement of responsibility

by Nick Kanas

Creator

• Kanas, Nick, 1945-
• Kanas, Nick, 1945-

Author

• Kanas, Nick, 1945-
• Kanas, Nick, 1945-

Subject

• Astronautics
• Engineering
• Psychiatry
• Psychology

Language

eng

Summary

Using anecdotal reports from astronauts and cosmonauts, and the results from studies conducted in space analog environments on Earth and in the actual space environment, this book broadly reviews the various psychosocial issues that affect space travelers.  Unlike other books that are more technical in format, this text is targeted for the general public.  With the advent of space tourism and the increasing involvement of private enterprise in space, there is now a need to explore the impact of space missions on the human psyche and on the interpersonal relationships of the crewmembers. Separate chapters of the book deal with psychosocial stressors in space and in space analog environments; psychological, psychiatric, interpersonal, and cultural issues pertaining to space missions; positive growth-enhancing aspects of space travel; the crew-ground interaction; space tourism; countermeasures for dealing with space; and unique aspects of a trip to Mars, the outer solar system, and interstellar travel. 

Member of

• Online access with purchase: Springer (t)
• Springer Praxis Books

Cataloging source

DE-He213

Dewey number

629.1

Image bit depth

0

LC call number

TL787-4050.22

Literary form

non fiction

Series statement

Springer Praxis Books