Human Factor in the Settlement of the Moon: An Interdisciplinary Approach

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the human factors involved in colonizing the Moon, covering a range of disciplines and emphasizing the preservation and experience of the lunar environment. It offers insights for program planners and researchers and asks how lunar society will differ.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 317 pages
\n Publication date: 20 November 2021
\n Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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Approaching the settlement of our Moon from a practical perspective, this comprehensive book is an invaluable resource for space program planners. It delves into a wide range of human factor topics essential for colonizing Earth's Moon, encompassing history, philosophy, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, politics & policy, sociology, and anthropology. Each chapter uncovers the intricate and interdisciplinary challenges of the human factor that arise during the early stages of settlement on the Moon. In addition to addressing practical concerns, the book also emphasizes the importance of preserving, protecting, and experiencing the lunar environment across various occupations, from scientists to soldiers, engineers to construction workers. It identifies both utilitarian and visionary factors that shape human lives on the Moon and provides valuable recommendations for program planners in the government and commercial sectors. Moreover, it serves as a valuable resource for academic researchers seeking to understand the complexities of lunar society. Through their insightful questions and comprehensive analysis, the coauthors aim to answer the fundamental question: "How will lunar society be different?" This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of space exploration and the potential for human settlement on other celestial bodies.

\n Weight: 661g\n
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783030813871\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021\n