Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective

Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective
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Publisher : Government Printing Office
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9780160897436
ISBN-13 : 0160897432
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Book Synopsis Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective by : Douglas A. Vakoch

Download or read book Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective 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. 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.


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