Living and Working in Space

Download or read book Living and Working in Space written by Philip Robert Harris and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1992 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the behavioural science aspects of living and working in space. Dr Harris examines the twin concepts of space ethos and synergy, underlining their vital importance in any extraterrestrial expansion. He analyzes the broader human dimensions of space exploration and development beyond the scientific and engineering considerations. He examines the emergence of a unique space culture in the orbital environment, taking into consideration the anthropological, sociological, psychological and living systems aspects, and also reviews the impact of organizational culture on space agencies and the aerospace industry, together with the influence of space technology and habitation upon the Earth's culture and peoples.