Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective
Download or Read eBook Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective PDF written by Douglas A. Vakoch and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Douglas A. Vakoch |
Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2012-01-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780160897436 |
ISBN-13 | : 0160897432 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective by : Douglas A. Vakoch
Book excerpt: 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.