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Introduction to the Virtual Library

Special Contributions to the Astrosociology.org Virtual Library

(including student contributions and related articles)

Special Issue on Astrosociology in Astropolitics Journal

Original Astrosociological References

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Issues of The Journal of Astrosociology (The JOA)

Multimedia Resources

References Associated with Astrosociology

 


Introduction to the Virtual Library

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The Virtual Library of Astrosociology contains two major of resources for the astrosociological community:  (1) original material sent directly or indirectly to ARI and (2) a reference section consisting of non-posted materials.  This page includes the contributions of others received by ARI in the forms of (1) original articles written exclusively for ARI, (2) papers delivered at conferences, and (3) existing printed articles that are posted ("reprinted") with permission.  The growth of astrosociology as a legitimate field depends on a concentrated effort by a new community of scholars and students who dedicate themselves to this new area of study through the systematic application of theory and research.  All of these future articles will be offered to provide new ideas about the various specializations of astrosociology.  They are intended to provoke discussion and contribute to the growth of a new body of astrosociological knowledge.  ARI will post various works deemed to be acceptable based on the value of their content and their contribution to the diversity of existing posted works at the time they are submitted.

Original materials directly address astrosociological concepts and phenomena while materials in the bibliography may also include items that are indirectly related.

References added to the Virtual Library prior to 06/01/2008 existed on the web at Astrosociology.com where those files still exist so that the links from prior papers and publications will still work.  References placed into the library following June 1 will exist only in this version of the library only.

Click on the small book image located with a specific reference [] to open a PDF or web version, provided for your convenience whenever possible.  For audio files, click on the [Listen to The Space Show] icons.  (Please report any links that are no longer valid.  Thank you!)

 

Special Contributions to
the ARI Virtual Library


(Updated on 07/13/2019)
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Bell, Wendell.  Draft of Chapter 19, "Images of the Future for Our Time" from the upcoming book entitled The Future of Human Society:  Perspectives and ase Studies for Future Studies.  View PDF Version  [12/23/2004]

Brown, Mike (2019).  "Mars Colony: A City on Mars Could Descend into Cabin Fever and Nationalism: Jim Pass is Calling for an Astrosociological Approach," Inverse.com, April 14, 2019.  View PDF Version  [07/13/2019]

Schetsche, Michael (2006).  On the Legitimization and Legitimacy of Manned Space Travel – the German View.  (German original from: Rückkehr ins All Exhibition catalogue, Kunsthalle Hamburg), Ostfildern:  Hatje Cantz 2005). Read the PDF Version  [06/26/2006]

Schetsche, Michael (2004).  SETI und die Folgen [SETI and the Consequences]:  Futurologische Betrachtungen zur Konfrontation der Menschheit mit einer außerirdischen Zivilisation [Futurological Considerations about the Confrontation of Mankind with an Extraterrestrial Civilization].  (Completely revised, updated and condensed version of an extensive essay for the German magazine "Telepolis."   Original German version:  PDF:  Original German Version  Translated English version:  PDF:  Translated English version  [01/07/2005]

Sherwood, Brent (1989).  "Offworld Diversity:  The Branching of Life in Space."  Pages 145-156 in Howard F. Didsbury, Jr. (ed.), The Future:  Opportunity Not Destiny.  Bethesda, Maryland:  World Future Society.  View PDF Version  [2007]  (Provided with permission of the World Future Society.  Note:  Brent Sherwood is currently working for NASA at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as Assistant Division Manager for Mission Concept Development).

Student Contributions

Marsh, Melinda (2006).  Ethical and Medical Dilemmas of Space Tourism.  Open the PDF Document   [04/14/2008]

 

 

Special Issue on Astrosociology
in Astropolitics Journal


(Updated on 07/01/2012)
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Astropolitics Cover

Volume 9 - Number 1 - 2011
Guest Editor:  Christopher M. Hearsey

Authors:  Christopher M. Hearsey, Jim Pass, Simone Caroti, Virgiliu Pop, Albert Harrison, and David Lempert
(see individual citations in the Astrosociological References section below).

 

Original Astrosociological References


(Updated on 12/28/2022)

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Arentz, Robert; Reitsema, Harold; Van Cleve, Jeffrey; and Linfield, Roger (2010).  NEO Survey:  An Efficient Search for Near-Earth Objects by an IR Observatory in a Venus-like Orbit.  [Paper Published in proceedings at the 2nd Symposium on Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.  The session was called "Planetary Defense and Societal Protection."  (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Bainbridge, William Sims (2010).  Virtual World Astrosociology.  [Paper Published in proceedings at the 2nd Symposium on Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.  The session was called "Overview Effect."  (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Bradley, P.A.; Plesko, C.S.; Clement, R.R.C.; Conlon, L.M.; Weaver, R.P.; Guzik, A.; Pritchett-Sheats, L.A.; and Huebner, W.F. (2010).  Challenges of Deflecting an Asteroid or Comet Nucleus with a Nuclear Burst.  [Paper Published in proceedings at the 2nd Symposium on Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.  The session was called "Planetary Defense and Societal Protection."  (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Brohinsky, Jais, and Sonnert, Gerhard (2018). "Religion and Extraterrestrials: An Astrosociological Perspective." Glossolalia, Volume 8, Issue 2, pp. 3-35. View PDF File  [04/06/2020]

Caroti, Simone (2011).  "Defining Astrosociology from a Science Fiction Perspective."   Astropolitics, Volume 9, Number 1, pp. 39-49.  [07/01/2012]

Caroti, Simone (2010).  Astrosociology and Science Fiction:  A Synergy.  [Paper Published in proceedings at the 2nd Symposium on Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.  The session was called "Science Fiction and Scientific Actuality ."  (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Caroti, Simone (2009).  Theater of Memories against a Background of Stars:  A Generational Starship Concept between Fiction and Reality. [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "Spacefaring Societies." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].   A Generational Starship Concept  [01/29/2010]

Charania, A.C. (2009).  Initial Assessment of Recent NEO Response Strategies for the United Nations.  [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "Planetary Defense and Societal Protection." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Recent NEO Response Strategies  [01/29/2010]

Connell, Kathleen (2007).  The Future of Democracy and Space:  Increased Democratization of Governmental Decision Making.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology I:  Theory and Research" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Delgado, Laura M. (2010).  The Commercialization of Space in Science Fiction Movies:  The Key to Sustainability or a Road to a Capitalist Distopia?.  [Paper presented in September 2010 as part of an astrosociology session at the AIAA Space 2010 conference in Pasadena, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Dudley-Flores, Marilyn (2008).  Global Warming, Earthly Disasters, the Moon and Mars:  Transfers of Knowledge (TOK) "The American Problem".  [Paper presented on January 08, 2008 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociological Perspectives on Space Exploration" at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (ASM 2008) conference in Reno, NV.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open the PDF Version  [01/20/2008]

Dudley-Rowley (Dudley-Flores), Marilyn; and Gangale, Thomas (2007).  The Globalization of Space -- The Astrosociological Approach.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology II:  Space and Society" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Dudley-Rowley (Dudley-Flores), Marilyn; and Gangale, Thomas (2007).  Astrosociology: To Boldly Go Where Sociology is Needed the Most & is Afraid to Tread.  [Paper presented at 2007 PSA Conference in Oakland, CA as part of the special session entitled "Astrosociology:  Boldly Expanding the Traditional Limits of Sociology"].  [03/27/2007]

Dudley-Rowley (Dudley-Flores), Marilyn (2006).  The MIR Crew Safety Record:  Implications for Space Colonization.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2006 as part of a session entitled "The Astrosociology of Space Colonization" at the AIAA Space 2006 conference in San Jose, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF Version  [09/23/2006]

Dudley-Rowley (Dudley-Flores), Marilyn (2004).  The Great Divide: Sociology and Aerospace.  [Paper presented on October 16, 2004 as part of a special dedicated session, entitled "Astrosociology:  The Establishment of a New Subfield," at the California Sociological Association (CSA) conference in Riverside, CA].  Open the PDF Version   [11/10/2004]

Dudley-Rowley (Dudley-Flores), Marilyn, Thomas E. Gangale (2006).  Sustainability [of] Public Policy Challenges of Long Duration Space Exploration.  [Paper presented in September 2006 as part of a session at the AIAA Space 2006 conference in San Jose, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open PDF File  [05/06/2009]

Dudley-Rowley (Dudley-Flores), Marilyn; Gangale, Thomas, E.; and Pass, Jim (2005).  Preliminary Findings of ASA Members' Attitudes toward Astrosociology and the Study of Space.  [Paper presented on November 11, 2005 as part of a dedicated session, entitled "Astrosociology:   The Sociology of Outer Space," at the California Sociological Association (CSA) conference in Sacramento, CA].   [11/09/2005]

Duffy, Ken (2010).  Astrosociology in the Classroom:  Developing a Practical Sociology Course.  [Paper Published in proceedings at the 2nd Symposium on Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.  The session was called "Astrosociology:  Definition, Scope, and Relevance/Astrosociology in the Classroom."  (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Durão, Maria João (2009).  Embodied Space:  A Sensorial Approach to Spatial Experience.  [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "Space Societies:  The Settlement of Space Envrionments." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Embodied Space  [01/29/2010]

Froning, Jr., H. David (2009).  Impacts of Terrestrial and Astronautical Sociology on the Evolution of Spaceflight by Spacefaring Civilizations.
  [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "The Definition, Scope, and Relevance of Astrosociology." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Terrestrial and Astronautical Sociology  [01/29/2010]

Gangale, Thomas (2008).  Common Heritage in Magnificent Desolation.  [Paper presented on January 08, 2008 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociological Perspectives on Space Exploration" at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (ASM 2008) conference in Reno, NV.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open the PDF Version  [01/20/2008]

Gangale, Thomas (2008).  Castles in the Air:  Debunking the Space Settlement Prize.    [Paper presented on January 08, 2008 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociological Perspectives on Space Exploration" at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (ASM 2008) conference in Reno, NV.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open the PDF Version  [01/20/2008]

Gangale, Thomas (2007).  The Architecture of Time, Part 3:  Project Management in Two-Dimensional Time.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology I:  Theory and Research" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Gangale, Thomas (2007).  A Limited International Agreement on Property Rights.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology III:  Space Travel and Settlements" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Gangale, Thomas (2006).  Practical Problems in Astrosociology [revised].  [Paper presented on September 20, 2006 as part of a session entitled "The Astrosociology of Space Colonization" at the AIAA Space 2006 conference in San Jose, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF Version  [10/24/2006]

Gangale, Thomas (2004).  Practical Problems in Astrosociology.  [Paper presented on October 16, 2004 as part of a special dedicated session, entitled "Astrosociology:  The Establishment of a New Subfield," at the California Sociological Association (CSA) conference in Riverside, CA].  Link to OPS-Alaska.com (html version):  View HTML version at OPS-Alaska.com  Link to Astrosociology.com (PDF version):  View the PDF Version  [11/10/2004]

Gangale, Thomas; and Dudley-Rowley, Marilyn (2006).  The Social Construction of Time for Mars:  Results of Martian Time Survey v1.0 and v2.0-2.2 Compared.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2006 as part of a session entitled "The Astrosociology of Space Colonization" at the AIAA Space 2006 conference in San Jose, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF Version  [09/23/2006]

Gangale, Thomas; and Dudley-Rowley, Marilyn (2005).  To Build Bifrost:  Developing Space Property Rights and Infrastructure.  [Paper presented in a session at the Space 2005 Conference and Exhibition].  Open the PDF File  [10/26/2007]

Harrison, Albert A. (2011).  "The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence:  Astrosociology and Cultural Aspects."   Astropolitics, Volume 9, Number 1, pp. 63-83.  [07/01/2012]

Harrison, Albert A. (2007).  Astrosociology, Human Factors & the U.S. Space Program.  [Presentation at 2007 PSA Conference in Oakland, CA as part of the special session entitled "Astrosociology:  Boldly Expanding the Traditional Limits of Sociology"].  Abstract only (no paper available).  View the PDF Version  [03/27/2007]

Harrison, Albert A. (2005).  Overcoming the Image of Little Green Men:  Astrosociology and SETI.  [Paper presented on November 11, 2005 as part of a dedicated session, entitled "Astrosociology:   The Sociology of Outer Space," at the California Sociological Association (CSA) conference in Sacramento, CA].  View the PDF Version   [11/09/2005]

Hartman, C.N. (2010).  Projections for Future Funding of NASA And NASA Science Activities:  Reassessing the Obama FY 2010 Budget Request.  [Paper Published in proceedings at the 2nd Symposium on Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.  The session was called "Interplanetary Political Economy."  (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Hearsey, Christopher M. (2011).  "The Nexus between Law and Astrosociology."  Astropolitics, Volume 9, Number 1, pp. 1-5.  [07/01/2012]

Hearsey, Christopher M. (2009).  "Universal Conservationism: A Proposal to Establish World Heritage Sites Beyond Earth." [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of an astrosociology session at the AIAA Space 2009 conference in Pasadena, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open PDF Version [09/18/2016]

Hearsey, Christopher M. (2008).  [Paper presented on September 10, 2008 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociological Perspectives on Space Societies" at the AIAA Space 2008 conference in San Diego, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  A Review Of Challenges To Corporate Expansion Into Outer Space.  Open PDF File  [09/18/2016]

Hearsey, Christopher M.; Gangale, Thomas; and Dudley-Flores, Marilyn (2009).  Critiquing Rationales in Space Policy Proposals: Developing a Methodology for Evaluating Space Policy.  Open PDF File  [05/06/2009]

Hearsey, Christopher M.; and Pass, Jim (2011).  The Astrosociological Paradigm:  The Interplay between Ecologies and Environments.  [Paper presented on September 29, 2011 as part of a session entitled "Space and Societies" at the AIAA Space 2011 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF File

Hearsey, Christopher M.; and Pass, Jim (2011).  "[Introduction to the ] Astrosociology [Special Issue]."  Astropolitics, Volume 9, Number 1, pp. 1-5.  [07/01/2012]

Hill, Anna; Dudley-Flores, Marilyn; and Okushi, Jun (2006). The Space Synapse System and the Symbiotic Sphere:  Human Perception and Proxemics in Space Using Feedback through Cultural Diversity on Earth.  [Paper presented on November 10, 2006 as part of a dedicated session, entitled "Astrosociology and the California Dream of Space Exploration," at the California Sociological Association (CSA) conference in Riverside, CA].  [11/08/2006]

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Kohl, Ronald J. (2007).  The Space Based Civilian Workforce:  What are Their Jobs, What is Their Training and Where Will They Come From.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology II:  Space and Society" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Kowbel, W.; and Loutfy, R. (2009).  Dual Space Technology Transfer.  [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "Technology Transfers and Spinoffs." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Dual Space Technology Transfer  [01/29/2010]

Lempert, David (2011).  "Living in Space:  Cultural and Social Dynamics, Opportunities, and Challenges in Permanent Space Habitats."   Astropolitics, Volume 9, Number 1, pp. 84-111.  [07/01/2012]

Lockard, Elizabeth Song (2008).  'Symbiocracy:  The Structuring of New Societies in Space Based on Principles of Mutualism and Symbiotization.  [Paper presented on September 10, 2008 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociological Perspectives on Space Societies" at the AIAA Space 2008 conference in San Diego, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open PDF File  [05/06/2009]

Lundquist, C. A.; Tarter, D.; and Coleman, A. (2011).  "Identifying Sociological Factors for the Success of Space Exploration."  Physics Procedia, Volume 20, pp.331-337.  (Paper to be posted at a later date -- check for book icon).  [07/01/2012]

Mackenzie, Bruce (2007).  Issues of Raising the First Children in Space.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology III:  Space Travel and Settlements" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Marsh, Melvin S. (2010).  Ethical Issues Regarding Informed Consent for Minors for Space Tourism.  [Paper Published in proceedings at the 2nd Symposium on Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.  The session was called "Medical Astrosociology."  (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Marsh, Melvin S. (2009).  Overcoming Challenges:  Creating an Astrosociology Curriculum.  [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "The Definition, Scope, and Relevance of Astrosociology." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Creating an Astrosociology Curriculum  [01/29/2010]

Marsh, Melinda (Mel) S.; Rygalov, Vadim Y.; and Livingston, David M. (2008).  Life Support Systems Functional Stability and Human Control Limitations -- An Astrosociological Approach.   [Paper presented on September 10, 2008 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociological Perspectives on Space Societies" at the AIAA Space 2008 conference in San Diego, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open PDF File  [05/06/2009]

McAdamis, Eric M. (2011).  "Astrosociology and the Capacity of Major World Religions to Contextualize the Possibility of Life Beyond Earth."  Physics Procedia, Volume 20, pp. 338-352.   Open PDF File  [07/01/2012]

McAdamis, Eric M. (2009).  Did God Break the Sabbath?  Astrosociology and Christian Fundamentalism in the United States."  [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "The Relationship between Astrosociology and Astrobiology." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Did God Break the Sabbath?  [01/29/2010]

Michaud, Michael A.G. (2008).  Scientist, Heal Thy Self.  [Paper presented on September 10, 2008 as part of a session entitled "Astrobiology, SETI, and Astrosociology" at the AIAA Space 2008 conference in San Diego, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open PDF file  [05/06/2009]

Ng, Edward W.; and Nash, Rebecca L. (2007).  An Astrosocial Observation:  The Nobel Connection to the Space Program.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology II:  Space and Society" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/07]

Okushi, Jun; and Dudley-Flores, Marilyn (2007).  Space and Perceptions of Space in Spacecraft:  An Astrosociological Perspective.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology I:  Theory and Research" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Ormrod, James (2005).  "Comment:  The Case for Astrosociology."  The Essex Graduate Journal, 5(February):  104-106.  View PDF Version  [04/13/2005]

Pass, Jim (2023). "Continuing the Development of Astrosociology as an Academic Field: A Roadmap for Progress in 2024 and Beyond." Publisher: Astrosociology Research Institute. Open PDF Version [12/31/2023]

1) Pass, Jim (2022). "The 'Astrosociology in the Classroom Program': Incorporating the Social Sciences for Sustainable Martian Settlements." [Paper submitted for Mars Society 2022 Convention]. Open PDF Version [12/28/2022]
2) Pass, Jim (2022). "The 'Astrosociology in the Classroom Program': Incorporating the Social Sciences for Sustainable Martian Settlements - Bob Barboza In Memoriam Tribute ." [Paper originally submitted for Mars Society 2022 Convention]. Open PDF Version [04/07/23]

Pass, Jim (2021). "Expanding the Scope of Astrosociology in Order to Settle Mars: An Essay." [Paper submitted for Mars Society 2021 Convention]. Open PDF Version [12/31/2021]

Pass, Jim (2020). "Astrosociology on Mars." Chapter in Mars Exploration - A Step Forward. Publisher: Intech Open. Open PDF Version [08/02/2020]

Pass, Jim (2019). "Exo-Astrosociology and the Future of Terrestrial Societies." Human Futures Magazine, 2019-3, pp. 30-33. Magazine Cover: View PDF File  Pages 30-31: View PDF File 
Pages 32-33: View PDF File  [10/19/2019]

Pass, Jim (2019). "Astrosociology: Exploring the Human Dimension of Outer Space." Ad Astra Magazine, 2019-3, pp. 43-44. Magazine Cover: View PDF File   Page 43: View PDF File   Page 44: View PDF File  [10/08/2019]

Pass, Jim (2019). "Exo-Astrosociology and the Search for Technosignatures." [Paper presented on January 09, 2019 as part of the Society and Aerospace Technology session at the AIAA SciTech 2019 conference in San Diego, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open PDF Version [02/04/2019]

Pass, Jim (2018). "Thematic feature interview forum: Space and the outer limits of archeology. John M. Vandergugten, with Alice Gorman, Cameron M. Smith, Jim Pass, Keirsten Snover, and Michael P. Oman-Reagan." International Journal of Student Research in Archeology | IJSRA - No. 4 (December 2018), pp. 2-33. View PDF File  [01/19/2019]

Pass, Jim (2018). "STEM, STEAM, and Astrosociology." STEM Magazine, May 2018, pp. 16-22.  View PDF File  [05/23/2018]
 
Pass, Jim (2018). "Astrosociology: Social Problems on Earth and in Outer Space."  Chapter 9 (Volume One of Two) in Trevi�o, A. Javier (ed.), The Cambridge Handbook of Social Problems. New York: Cambridge University Press. [04/12/2018]

Pass, Jim (2017).  Astrosociology Education and the Future of Space Exploration, Exploitation, and Settlement.  [Paper written for the Society and Space session for the AIAA Space 2017 Conference that was scheduled for September 12-14, 2017 in Orlando, FL, which was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. All papers were nevertheless published in the Proceedings. View PDF File  [10/03/2017]

Pass, Jim (2016).  Page 105 in Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet, edited by Leonard David. Forward by Ron Howard. Washington, DC: National Geographic.  View PDF File  [10/26/2016]

Pass, Jim (2016).  Albert A. Harrison: Outer Space, The Human Dimension, and Astrosociology.  [Paper presented in the Society and Space session at the AIAA Space 2016 Conference September 13-16, 2016 in Long Beach,CA. Paper also published in the Proceedings. View PDF File  [10/08/2016]
 
Pass, Jim (2016).  Medical Astrosociology and Space Medicine: Bringing Together the Two Branches of Science.   [Paper presented in the Society and Space session at the 54th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting (SciTech) January 4-8, 2016 in San Diego,CA. Paper also published in the Proceedings.  View PDF File  [09/18/2016]

Pass, Jim; and Harrison, Albert A. (2016).   "Astrosociology (Social Science of Space Exploration)." Chapter 38 in Bainbridge, William S., and Roco,Mihail C. (eds.), Handbook of Science and Technology Convergence.   New York: Springer, pp. 545-558.
Prepublication Version (2014): View PDF File  [08/14/2020]

Pass, Jim (2015).   "An Astrosociological Perspective on the Societal Impact of Spaceflight."   Chapter 9 in Steven J. Dick (ed.), Historical Studies in the Societal Impact of Spacefight.   Washington, DC: National Aeronautics and Space Adminisration, Office of Communications, NASA History Program Office, pp. 535-576. Full eBook via NASA: View PDF File  [10/08/2016]
 
Pass, Jim; Toerpe Kathleen; Rivera Rusca, Renato; Jackson, Katrina; and Hearsey Christopher (2015).  "Astrosociology and Inequality in Global Space Governance. In Jakhu, Ram; Nyampong; and Wei-Chen, K. (eds.), Global Space Governance.  CRASL, pp. 55-82.  View PDF File  [09/30/2015]

Pass, Jim (2015).  Astrosociology and the Planning of Space Ecosystems.  [Paper presented in September 2015 as part of the Space and Society session at the AIAA Space 2015 conference in Pasadena, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF File  [09/30/2015]

Pass, Jim (2014).  Astrosociology and Its Subfields:  A Preliminary Guide for Students Who Wish to Pursue the Field.  [Paper presented in August 2014 as part of the Space Policy, Law, and Society session at the AIAA Space 2014 conference in San Diego, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF File  [10/18/2014]

Pass, Jim, and Toerpe, Kathleen D. (2013).  "Space Education and Exploration: Astrosociology in the Classroom.” In Mae Jemison, Jason Batt, & Alires J. Almon (Eds.), 100 Year Starship: 2013 Conference Proceedings, pp. 55-63. [07/10/2017]

Pass, Jim (2011).  Astrosociology and Human Factors:  Antagonistic, Independent, or Covergent?  [Paper presented in September 2011 as part of the Space and Society session at the AIAA Space 2011 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF File  [07/01/2012]

Pass, Jim (2011). "Deviance in Space Habitats:  A Preliminary Look at Health and Safety Violations."  Physics Procedia, Volume 20, pp. 353-368.  [Paper published in proceedings at the 3rd Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the University of Maryland, College Park.  The session was called "Medical Astrosociology." (c) 2011 Published by Elsevier].  View PDF File  [12/13/2012]

Pass, Jim (2011).  "An Astrosociological Perspective on Space Capable vs. Spacefaring Societies."  Physics Procedia, Volume 20, pp. 369-384.  [Paper published in proceedings at the 3rd Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the University of Maryland, College Park.  The session was called "Spacefaring Societies." (c) 2011 Published by Elsevier].  View PDF File  [12/13/2012]

Pass, Jim (2011).  "Examining the Definition of Astrosociology."   Astropolitics, Volume 9, Number 1, pp. 6-27.  [07/01/2012]

Pass, Jim (2010).  Astrosociological Implications of Astrobiology (Revisited).  [Paper Published in proceedings at the 2nd Symposium on Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF) held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland.  The session was called "Astrosociology and Astrobiology (and SETI)."  (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Pass, Jim; Hearsey, Christopher; and Caroti, Simone (2010).  Refining the Definition of Astrosociology Utilizing Three Perspectives.  [Paper presented in September 2010 as part of an astrosociology session at the AIAA Space 2010 conference in Pasadena, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF File  [12/10/2010]

Pass, Jim (2009). "Medical Astrosociology: Ethical Dilemmas in Space Environments." [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of an astrosociology session at the AIAA Space 2009 conference in Pasadena, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open PDF Version [05/21/2010]

Pass, Jim (2009). "Invitation to Astrosociology:  A New Alternative for the Social Scientist-Space Enthusiast."  Chapter 7 in Sherry Bell and Langdon Morris (eds.), Living in Space: Cultural and Social Dynamics, Opportunities, and Challenges in Permanent Space Habitats. An Aerospace Technology Working Group (ATWG) Book.  [08/19/2009]

Pass, Jim (2009).  Pioneers on the Astrosociological Frontier:  Introduction to the First Symposium on Astrosociology.  [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "The Definition, Scope, and Relevance of Astrosociology." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Pioneers on the Astrosociological Frontier  [01/29/2010]

Pass, Jim (2008).  "Space Exploration and Astrosociology:  Taking Advantage of the 'Other' Branch of Science."  Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF) Conference Proceedings, Volume 969(1), pp. 879-887.  [Paper published in Proceedings and presented at 2008 STAIF Conference in Albuquerque, NM].    Open the PDF file    [02/23/2008]

Pass, Jim (2008).  Space Medicine:  Medical Astrosociology in the Sickbay.  [Paper presented on January 08, 2008 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociological Perspectives on Space Exploration" at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (ASM 2008) conference in Reno, NV.  It was also published in the proceedings].  Open the PDF Version  [01/20/2008]

Pass, Jim (2007).  Enhancing Space Exploration by Adding Astrosociology to the STEM Model.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology II:  Space and Society" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Pass, Jim (2007).  "Perspective:  The Need and Relevance of Astrosociology as a Subdiscipline."  ASA-SKAT Newsletter, Summer 2007:  11-14.  On the web:  On the web  PDF File at Astrosociology.com:  View the PDF Version at Astrosociology.com   [08/09/2007]

Pass, Jim (2007).   Educating Astrosociologists: The Need to Bring Outer Space Into Social Science Classrooms.  [Paper presented at 2007 PSA Conference in Oakland, CA as part of the Pirate-Professors, Deviant Departments and Disappeared Programs session].  Read the PDF version.   [03/27/2007]

Pass, Jim (2007).  Moon Bases as Initial "Space Society" Trials:  Utilizing Astrosociology to Make Space Settlements Livable.  Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF) Conference Proceedings, Volume 880:  806-813.  [Paper published in Proceedings and presented at 2007 STAIF Conference in Albuquerque, NM].  Read the PDF version.  [10/04/2006]

Pass, Jim; and Harrison Albert A. (2007).  Shifting from Airports to Spaceports:  An Astrosociological Model of Social Change toward Spacefaring Societies.    [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology I:  Theory and Research" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Pass, Jim (2006).  The Dream of Space Exploration and the Need for Sociological Participation.  
[Paper presented on November 10, 2006 as part of a dedicated session, entitled "Astrosociology and the California Dream of Space Exploration," at the California Sociological Association (CSA) conference in Riverside, CA].  (Paper to be posted at a later date -- check for book icon).  [11/08/2006]

Pass, Jim (2006).  Applied Astrosociology:  The New Imperative to Protect the Earth and Human Societies.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2006 as part of a session entitled "The Astrosociology of Space Colonization" at the AIAA Space 2006 conference in San Jose, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF Version  [09/23/2006]

Pass, Jim (2006).  "Viewpoint:  Astrosociology as the Missing Perspective."  Astropolitics, 4(1) (Spring):  85-99.   [06/23/2006]

Pass, Jim (2006).  Developing Astrosociology for the Space Sciences.  [Paper presented on May 4, 2006 at the 2006 International Space Development Conference (ISDC) in Los Angeles, CA].  View PDF Version  [05/08/2006]

Pass, Jim (2006).  The Potential of Sociology in the Space Age:  Developing Astrosociology to Fill an Extraordinary Void.  [Paper presented at 2006 PSA Conference in Universal City, CA as part of the Sociology of Science and Technology session].  Open PDF File  [04/18/2006]

Pass, Jim (2006).  The Astrosociological Implications of Astrobiology.  [Paper presented on March 19, 2006 at CONTACT 2006 conference at NASA Ames Research Center].  Open the PDF Version  [03/21/2006]

Pass, Jim (2006).  "The Astrosociology of Space Colonies:  Or the Social Construction of Societies in Space."  Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF) Conference Proceedings, Volume 813, Issue 1, pp. 1153-1161.  [Paper published in Proceedings and presentation at 2006 STAIF Conference in Albuquerque, NM].   American Institute of Physics (AIP) abstract page:  Go to AIP Abstract Page  Full Article (local PDF):  Open local PDF version  [01/05/2006]

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Pass, Jim; Dudley-Rowley, Marilyn; and Gangale, Thomas (2006).  The Cultural Imperative to Colonize Space:  An Astrosociological Perspective.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2006 as part of a session entitled "The Astrosociology of Space Colonization" at the AIAA Space 2006 conference in San Jose, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF Version  [09/23/2006]

Pass, Jim; and Jørgensen, Jesper (2006).  Introduction to Astrosociology:  An Assessment of its Definition, Relevance, and Scope.  [Paper presented during 57th International Astronautic Congress (IAC) conference in Valencia, Spain, October 2-6, 2006].  View PDF Version  [09/23/2006]

Pass, Jim (2005).  "Astrosociology and the Space Community:  Forging Collaboration for Better Understanding and Planning."  The Space Review, Monday, August 8, 2005 (http://www.thespacereview.com/article/424/1).  Go to Space Review Article  [10/30/2005]

Pass, Jim (2005).  Invitation to Astrosociology:  Why the Sociologist-Space Enthusiast Should Consider It.  [Paper accepted for presentation at 2005 ASA Conference in Philadelphia, PA as part of the Science, Knowledge and Technology (SKAT) roundtables).  Open PDF Version  [04/12/2005]

Pass, Jim (2005).  The Sociology of SETI:  An Astrosociological Perspective.  [Paper presented on March 20, 2005 at CONTACT 2005 conference at NASA Ames Research Center].  View PDF Version  [03/16/2005]

Pass, Jim (2004).  Space:  Sociology's Forsaken Frontier.  [Paper presented on October 16, 2004 at the California Sociological Association (CSA) conference in Riverside, CA].  View PDF Version  [11/10/2004]

Pass, Jim (2004).  Inaugural Essay:  The Definition and Relevance of Astrosociology in the Twenty-First Century (Part 2:  Relevance of Astrosociology as a New Subfield of Sociology).  View PDF Version  [Part Two was presented on October 16, 2004 as part of a special dedicated session, entitled "Astrosociology: The Establishment of a New Subfield," at the California Sociological Association (CSA) conference in Riverside, CA].  [11/10/2004]

Pass, Jim (2004).  Inaugural Essay:  The Definition and Relevance of Astrosociology in the Twenty-First Century (Part 1:  Definition, Theory and Scope).  [Major concepts were discussed at the American Sociological Association (ASA) annual meeting in August 2004].  View PDF Version  [01/04/2004]

Pop, Virgiliu (2011).  "Space Exploration and Folk Beliefs on Climate Change."   Astropolitics, Volume 9, Number 1, pp.50-62.  [07/01/2012]

Rivera Rusca, Renato (2013). Astrosociology and Japanese Youth: A Report on the "Constructing the Future Society" series of courses and symposium at Meiji University.  [Paper presented at the AIAA Space 2013 conference in San Diego, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].   View PDF Version  [09/18/2016]

Sadeh, Eligar (2006).  Societal Impacts of the Apollo Program.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2006 as part of a session entitled "The Astrosociology of Space Colonization" at the AIAA Space 2006 conference in San Jose, CA.  It was not published in the proceedings due to its late addition to the program].  View the PDF version.  [09/23/2006]

Sheerin, Todd F.; and Cunio, Phillip M. (2016).  Polynesian Colonization as a Model for Human Expansion into the Solar System.  [Paper presented in the Society and Space session at the AIAA Space 2016 Conference September 13-16, 2016 in Long Beach,CA. Paper also published in the Proceedings. This is an updated version of the AIAA 2016-5400 paper. View PDF File  [11/13/2016]
 
Swanson, Theodore D. (2009).  Space Exploration and the Greenland Norse; A Comparative Study on the Application of Technology for Exploration.  [Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "Space Societies:  The Settlement of Space Envrionments." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Space Exploration and the Greenland Norse  [01/29/2010]

Toerpe, Kathleen D. (October 25, 2013). "Astrosociology: The Human Dimension of Outer Space," Centauri Dreams Blog (by Paul Gilster); Guest Post. PDF: Astrosociology: The Human Dimension of Outer Space  Web: View HTML version at http://www.centauri-dreams.org/?p=29375 [12/20/2013]

Tough, Allen (1998).  "Positive Consequences of SETI Before Detection."  Acta Astronautica, 42(10-12):  745-748.  [An earlier version of this article is accessible below and on the Links page].  [02/27/2005]

Tough, Allen (1995). "Positive Consequences of SETI Before Detection."  Preprint of paper number IAA-95-  IAA.9.2.06 for the 46th International Astronautical Congress (October 1995; Oslo, Norway).  Retrieved on December 25, 2002.  (http://www.ieti.org/articles/before.htm).  Link to Ieti.org (html version):  
View HTML version at www.ieti.org/articles/before.htm  Link to Astrosociology.com (PDF version):  View PDF Version at Ieti.org  [pre-04/19/2004]

Wapniak, Adam; Dudley-Flores, Marilyn; and Gangale, Thomas (2007).  An Astrosociological Approach to Defining Indigenous Martian Architecture.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology III:  Space Travel and Settlements" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF Version  [10/06/2007]

Whitney, Stewart (2006).  Somewhere in Space:  The Experience of the Space Settlement Studies Project in the Sociology Department at Niagara University.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2006 as part of a session entitled "The Astrosociology of Space Colonization" at the AIAA Space 2006 conference in San Jose, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View PDF Version  [09/23/2006]

Wilkes, John M. (2007).  Astrosociology & the Next Generation of Technology Assessment.  
[Paper presented at 2007 PSA Conference in Oakland, CA as part of the special session entitled "Astrosociology:  Boldly Expanding the Traditional Limits of Sociology"].  [03/27/2007]

Wilkes, John M., and Klinkman, Paul (2007).  Harvesting LOX in LEO:  Toward a Hunter-Gatherer Space Economy.  [Paper presented on September 20, 2007 as part of a session entitled "Astrosociology III:  Space Travel and Settlements" at the AIAA Space 2007 conference in Long Beach, CA.  It was also published in the proceedings].  View the PDF File  [10/06/2007]

Wood, Danielle; and Weigel, Annalisa (2009).  International Collaboration on Satellite-Enabled Projects in Developing Countries.  
[Paper published in proceedings at the 1st Symposium of Astrosociology that was part of the Space Propulsion, and Energy Sciences International Forum held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "Technology Transfers and Spinoffs." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].  Satellite-Enabled Projects in Developing Countries  [01/27/2010]

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Astrosociological Insights Newsletter/Forum Issues
(Updated on 09/05/2024)

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The Newsletter is now the Astrosociological Insights Forum to reflect contributing voices from the astrosociological community!

Open the PDF File   14. Astrosociological Insights Forum: Volume 9, Issue 1 (Fall 2024) / Theme: Why Should I Support Astrosociology?

Open the PDF File   13. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 8, Issue 1 (Winter 2020) / Theme: Space Architecture

Open the PDF File   12. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 7, Issue 1 (Winter-Spring 2019) / Theme: The Impact of the Space Arts on Societies

Open the PDF File   11. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 6, Issue 1 (Winter 2017) / Theme: Exploring Space Law and Policy

Open the PDF File   10. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 5, Issue 2 (Fall/Winter 2016) / Theme: Star Trek (50th Anniversary)

Open the PDF File   09. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 5, Issue 1 (Spring/Summer 2016) / Theme: Space Settlements

Open the PDF File   08. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 4, Issue 2 (November 2015) / Theme: Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Authors' Research Methodologies

Open the PDF File   07. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 4, Issue 1 (March 2015) / Theme: Astrosociological Implications of Astrobiological Research (with a special tribute in memory of Dr. Albert A. Harrison)

Open the PDF File   06. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 3, Issue 2 (October 2014) / Theme: Global Space Governance

Open the PDF File   05. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 3, Issue 1 (March 2014) / Theme: Private Human Spaceflight

Open the PDF File   04. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 2, Issue 3 (October 2013) / Theme: Astrosociology and Education

Open the PDF File   03. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 2, Issue 2 (May 2013) / Theme: Space, Culture, Society, and Asteroids

Open the PDF File   02. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 2, Issue 1 (February 2013) / Topics: Constructing the Future Society in Japan, Human Factors, and Science Fiction

Open the PDF File   01. Astrosociological Insights: Volume 1, Issue 1 (October 2012) / Theme: Introductory Issue

 

Issues of the Journal Astrosociology (The JOA)
(Updated on 01/14/2021)

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Open the PDF File   The next volume of The Journal is currently being edited.

Open the PDF File   The Journal of Astrosociology: Volume 2 (August 2017)

Open the PDF File   The Journal of Astrosociology: Volume 1 (June 2015)

ARI Multimedia Resources


(Updated on 09/24/2023)

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"What is Astrosociology? How Does Outer Space Affect Me?" Video by SPACETV. Written, produced, and Narrated by Mia Belle Frothingham, Member of ARI's Board of Student Advisors. (Uploaded with permission by SPACETV and Mia Belle Frothingham). View the Presentation  [09/24/2023]

"Social and Philosophical Implications" Panel at the 20th Annual Mars Society Convention, which took place at the California University, Irvine on September 10, 2017.
(Uploaded with permission from The Mars Society).
Panelists: Jim Pass (moderator), Greg Benford, Paul Davies, and James Heiser. View the presentation:  View the Presentation  [05/16/2018]

President John F. Kennedy (delivered on  May 25, 1961).  Special Message to Congress on Urgent Needs.  Listen to the speech (space comments only):   Listen to the space/Moon excerpt..  Read the transcript of the entire speech (with the space comments highlighted):  Read the full speech transcript.  [04/01/2005]

Appearances on The Space Show

The Space Show (September 09, 2007).  Host:  Dr. David Livingston.  Guests:  Dr. Jim Pass, Dr. Albert Harrison, and Thomas Gangale.  Listen to this episode of The Space Show:  Listen to The Space Show  [04/14/2008]

The Space Show
(September 09, 2007).  Host:  Dr. David Livingston.  Guests:  Melinda Marsh and Dr. Jim Pass.  Listen to this episode of The Space Show:  Listen to The Space Show  [09/10/2007]

The Space Show (January 16, 2007).  Host:  Dr. David Livingston.  Guests:  Drs. Albert A. Harrison and Jim Pass.  Listen to this episode of The Space Show:  Listen to this episode of The Space Show.  [01/26/2007]

The Space Show
(March 03, 2006).  Host:  Dr. David Livingston.  Guest:  Jim Pass.  Listen to this episode of The Space Show:  Listen to this episode of The Space Show.  [03/26/2006]

The Space Show (June 12, 2005).  Host:  Dr. David Livingston.  Guest:  Jim Pass.  Listen to this episode of The Space Show:  Listen to this episode of The Space Show.  [09/12/2005]

 

 

References Associated with Astrosociology

There are curre
ntly no specific astrosociological literature, beyond what is found above.
As such, these references are not strictly astrosociological although they do include
materials that are relevant to astrosociology.  And while many are not even strictly
sociological in terms of their orientation, their substance is generally relevant).


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Ackmann, Martha (2003).  The Mercury 13:  The Untold Story of Thirteen American Women and the Dream of Space Flight.  New York:  Random House, Inc.  [04/19/2004]

Acta Astronautica (1990).  "Declaration of Principles Concerning Activities Following the Detection of Extra-terrestrial Intelligence."  Acta Astronautica, 21(2):  153-154.  View PDF Version  [pre-04/19/2004]

Air University (1994).  "The World of 2020 and Alternative Futures."  In Spacecast 2020 Technical Report: Volume I.  Retrieved on April 14, 2004.  (http://csat.maxwell.af.mil/2020/index.htm).  View Web Page  [pre-04/19/2004]

Aldridge, Jr., E.C. "Pete" (Chairman) (2004).  A Journey to Inspire, Innovate, and Discover (Moon, Mars and Beyond ...).  Final Report of the President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy.  View PDF Version  [03/25/2005]

Bainbridge, William Sims (2002).  "The Spaceflight Revolution Revisited."  Pages 39-64 in Stephen J. Garber (ed.), Looking Backward, Looking Forward:  Forty Years of U.S. Human Spaceflight Symposium.  Washington, D.C.:  NASA History Office.  View Excerpt on Web Page  [pre-04/19/2004]

Bainbridge, William Sims (1991).  Goals in Space:  American Values and the Future of Technology.  New York:
State University of New York Press.  [pre-04/19/2004]

Bainbridge, William Sims (1976/1983).  The Spaceflight / Revolution:  A Sociological Study.  Malabar, FL:  Krieger Publishing Company.  [05/19/2004]

Bell, Wendell (1997/2003).  Foundations of Futures Studies:  History Purposes, and Knowledge / Human Science for a New Era Volume 1.  New Brunswick, NJ:  Transaction Publishers.  [01/20/2005]

Bell, Wendell (1997/2003).  Foundations of Futures Studies:  Values, Objectivity, and the Good Society / Human Science for a New Era Volume 2.  New Brunswick, NJ:  Transaction Publishers.  [01/20/2005]

Benjamin, Marina (2004).  Rocket Dreams:  How the Space Age Shaped Our Vision of a World Beyond.  New York:  The Free Press.  [05/19/2004]

Berinstein, Paula (with forward by Fiorella Terenzi) (2002).  Making Space Happen:  Private Space Ventures and the Visionaries Behind Them.  Medford, NJ:  Plexus Publishing, Inc.  [05/19/2004]

Bluth, B.J. (1988).  "Lunar Settlements:  A Socio-Economic Outlook."  Acta Astronautica, 17(7):  659-667.  [pre-04/19/2004]

Bluth, B.J. (1983).  "Sociology and Space Development."  In T. Stephen Cheston (Principal Investigator), Space Social Science.  Retrieved on April 16, 2004.  (http:www.jsc.nasa.gov/er/seh/sociology.html).  View Web Page  Cached version: View Cached Version  [pre-04/19/2004]

Bluth, B.J. and S.R. McNeal, eds. (1981).  Update on Space:  Volume 1.  Granada Hills, CA:  National Behavior Systems.  [01/20/2005]

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Burrows, William E.  (1999).  This New Ocean:  The Story of the First Space Age.  New York:  The Modern Library.  [05/19/2004]

Collins, Martin J., and Sylvia D. Fries (eds.) (1991).  A Spacefaring Nation:  Perspectives on American Space History and Policy.  Washington, D.C.:  Smithsonian Institution Press.  [04/19/2004]

Dick, Steven J. (1996).  The Biological Universe:  The Twentieth-Century Extraterrestrial Life Debate and the Limits of Science.  Cambridge, UK:  Cambridge University Press.  [02/09/2006]

Dick, Steven J. and James E. Strick (2005).  The Living Universe:  NASA and the Development of Astrobiology.  New Brunswick, NJ:  Rutgers University Press.  [02/09/2006]

Dickens, Peter, and James Ormrod (2007).  Cosmic Society:  Towards a Sociology of the Universe.  New York:  Routledge.  [01/19/2008]

Diekmann, Andreas and Hans-Peter Richarz (1999).  "Future Role and Significance of Space Activities in Reflection of Global Social, Technological and Economic Trends."  Acta Astronautica, 45(11):  697-703.  [pre-04/19/2004]

Finney, Ben (1990).  "The Impact of Contact."  Acta Astronautica, 21(2):  117-121.  [04/27/2004]

Finney, Ben (1988).  "Will Space Change Humanity?"  Pages 155-172 in Jean Schneider and Monique Leger-Orine, Eds., Frontiers and Space Conquest:  The Philosopher's Touchstone.  Boston:  Kluwer Academic Publishers.  [04/27/2004]

Finney, Ben (1984).  "Lunar Base:  Learning to Live in Space."  Pages 751-756 in Wendell W. Mendell, Ed., Lunar Bases and Space Activities of the 21st Century.  Washington, D.C.:  National Academy of Sciences.  [pre-04/19/2004]

Finney, Ben, and Eric M. Jones (1985).  Interstellar Migration and the Human Experience.  Berkeley, CA:  University of California Press.  [02/09/2006]

Funaro, Jim (2001).  The Difficult Sciences.  "Workshiop on Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts for Human/Robotic Exploration of the Solar System" co-sponsored by ICASE/USRA and NASA Langley Research Center on November 6-7, 2001.  [01/20/2005]

Hardersen, Paul S. (1997).  The Case for Space: Who Benefits from Explorations of the Last Frontier?  Shrewsbury, MA:  ATL Press, Inc.  [10/26/2004]

Harrison, Albert A. (2007).  Starstruck:  Cosmic Visions in Science, Religion, and Folklore.  New York: Berghahn Books.  [05/19/2007]

Harrison, Albert A. (Principle Investigator) (2004).  New Directions in Behavioral Health:  A Workshop Integrating Research and Application (Conference Report / NASA NAG 9-1572).  Davis, CA:  University of Davis.  View PDF Version  [06/02/2004]

Harrison, Albert A. (2001).  Spacefaring:  The Human Dimension.  Berkeley, CA:  University of California Press.  [pre-04/19/2004]

Harrison, Albert A. (1997).  After Contact:  The Human Response to Extraterrestrial Life.  New York:  Perseus Publishing.  [06/02/2004]

Harrison, Albert A., and Kathleen Connell (Eds.) (1999).  Workshop on the Societal Implications of Astrobiology:  Final Report.  Ames Research Center:  NASA Technical Memorandum.  (Final Report revised on January 20, 2001). Cached:  View PDF Version  [06/03/2004]

Harrison, Albert A., Yvonne Clearwater, and Christopher McKay (1991).  From Antarctica to Outer Space:  Life in Isolation and Confinement.  New York:  Springer Verlag.  [06/02/2004]

Hudgins, Edward Lee (Ed.) (2002).  Space:  The Free-Market Frontier.  Washington, D.C.:  Cato Institute.  [05/19/2004]

Jasanoff, Sheila (Editor), and Marybeth L. Martello (Editor) (2004).  Earthly Politics:  Local and Global in Environmental Governance (Politics, Science, and the Environment.  Cambridge, MA:  MIT Press.  [02/09/2006]

Kilgore, De Witt Douglas (2003).  Astrofuturism:  Science, Race, and Visions of Utopia in Space.  Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.  [08/08/2005]

Klerkx, Greg (2004).  Lost in Space:  The Fall of NASA and the Dream of a New Space Age.  New York:  Pantheon Books.  [04/27/2004]

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