| ID | 072006 |
| Title Proper | Astrosociology as the missing perspective |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pass, Jim |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Astrosociology represents a distinctive emergent field within the sociological discipline and outside of it, inclusive of the other social sciences and a strong connection to the natural sciences. It provides a heretofore absent focus that partly serves to complement the work of space scientists and engineers, including the space policy issues that guide the direction of their work. By adopting astrosociology, this missing perspective increases the current scope of attention by adding its focus on the societal implications of human developments related to space generally and space exploration specifically. This relationship between space and society, viewed in both causal directions, influences social change within any particular society and possesses implications for future projects and missions. Astrosociology adds a sociocultural dimension to the conventional approach of space sciences that currently devalues a social science orientation. With the addition of astrosociology, practitioners of space will become exposed to decision-making criteria normally unavailable to them under current circumstances. |
| `In' analytical Note | Astropolitics Vol. 4, No. 1; Spring 2006: p85-99 |
| Journal Source | Astropolitics Vol: 4 No 1 |
| Key Words | Astrosociology ; Space ; Society |