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Astrosociological References

Multimedia Resources

References Associated with Astrosociology

Introduction to the Virtual Library

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.

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Special Contributions to
the ARI Virtual Library

(Updated on 04/14/2008)
(individual posting dates are in blue)

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.    [12/23/2004]

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).   [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:    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.    [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.     [04/14/2008]

Astrosociological References

(Updated on 01/29/2010)
(individual posting dates are in blue)

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 held in Huntsville, Alabama.  The session was called "Spacefaring Societies." (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics].     [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].    [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].    [10/06/2007]

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].    [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].    [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"].  (Paper to be posted at a later date -- check for book icon).  [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].    [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].     [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].    [05/06/2009]

Dudley-Rowley (Dudley-Flores), Marilyn, Thomas E. Gangale, and Jim Pass (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].   (Paper to be posted at a later date -- check for book icon).  [11/09/2005]

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].    [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].    [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].    [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].    [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].    [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].    [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].    [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):    Link to Astrosociology.com (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].    [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].    [10/26/2007]

Harrison, Albert A. (2007).  Astrosociology, Human Factors & the U.S. Space Program.  [Paper presented at 2007 PSA Conference in Oakland, CA as part of the special session entitled "Astrosociology:  Boldly Expanding the Traditional Limits of Sociology"].  (Paper to be posted at a later date -- check for book icon).  [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].     [11/09/2005]

Hearsey, Christopher M. (2008).  A Review Of Challenges To Corporate Expansion Into Outer Space.  [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].    [05/06/2009]

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].  (Paper to be posted at a later date -- check for book icon).  [11/08/2006]

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].    [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].    [01/29/2010]

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].    [05/06/2009]

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].    [10/06/2007]

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].    [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].    [05/06/2009]

McAdamis, Eric (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].    [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].    [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].    [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].    [10/06/2007]

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

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]. [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].    [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].        [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].    [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].    [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:    PDF File 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].     [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].    [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].    [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].    [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].    [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].    [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].    [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:    Full Article (local PDF):    [01/05/2006]

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].    [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].    [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).    [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).    [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].    [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].    [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).    [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].    [01/04/2004]

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].    [09/23/2006]

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].    [01/29/2010]

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):    Link to Astrosociology.com (PDF version):    [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].    [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].    [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"].  (Paper to be posted at a later date -- check for book icon).     [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].    [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].    [01/27/2010]

ARI Multimedia Resources

(Updated on 04/14/2008)
(individual posting dates are in blue)

President John F. Kennedy (delivered on September 12, 1962).  "Address at Rice University on the Space Effort."  View Part 1:   / View Part Two:   / Read the Speech transcript:    [04/01/2005]

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

Apollo 11 - 35 Years Later (NASA).  (Three videos available in "Apollo 11 Video Gallery" section).  Retrieved on 03/31/05.  (http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/apollo11/).    [04/01/2005]

Bush, George W. (2004).  A Renewed Spirit of Discovery.  President's address at NASA headquarters delivered on 01/14/04.  Retrieved on 03/30/05.  Quicktime move (6:34):    [03/30/2005]

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:    [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:    [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:    [01/26/2007]

The Space Show (March 03, 2006).  Host:  Dr. David Livingston.  Guest:  Jim Pass.  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:    [09/12/2005]

References Associated with Astrosociology

There are currently 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).

(Updated on 01/19/2008)
(individual posting dates are in blue)

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.    [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).    [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.    [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.    [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).    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]

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.    [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).    [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]

Lambright, W. Henry (ed.) (2002).  Space Policy in the Twenty-First Century.  Baltimore:  The Johns Hopkins University Press.  [04/19/2004]

Launius, Roger D. and Howard E. McCurdy (Eds.) (1997).  Spaceflight and the Myth of Presidential Leadership.  Chicago:  University of Illinois Press (Professional Reference Series).  [05/19/2004]

Lavery, David (1992).  Late for the Sky:  The Mentality of the SPACE AGE.  Carbondale/Edwardsville:  Southern Illinois University Press.  [05/20/2005]

Lewis, John S. (1996/1997).  Mining the Sky:  Untold Riches from the Asteroids, Comets, and Planets.  New YorK:  Basic Books.  [05/20/2005]

McCurdy, Howard E. (1997).  Space and the American Imagination (Smithsonian History of Aviation Series).  Washington, DC:  Smithsonian Institute Press.  [02/09/2006]

McCurdy, Howard E. (1994).  Inside NASA:  High Technology and Organizational Change in the U.S. Space Program (New Series in NASA History).  Baltimore:  Johns Hopkins University Press.  [05/19/2004]

McDougall, Walter A. (1997).  The Heavens and the Earth:  A Political History of the Space Age.  (Reprint Edition).  Baltimore:  Johns Hopkins University Press.  [05/19/2004]

Paine, Thomas (1991).  Leaving the Cradle:  Human Exploration of Space in the 21st Century (28th Goddard Memorial Symposium).  San Diego:  Univelt (published for the American Astronautical Society).  [02/09/2006]

Pitts, J.A.S. (1985).  The Human Factor:  Biomedicine in the Manned Space Program to 1980.  Washington, DC:  United States Government Printing Office.  [02/09/2006]

Redfield, Peter (2000).  Space in the Tropics:  From Convicts to Rockets in French Guiana.  Berkeley and Los Angeles:  University of California Press.  [02/09/2006]

Rudoff, Alvin (1996).  Societies in Space (American University Studies, Series XI, Anthropology & Sociology, Volume 69).  New York:  Peter Lang Publishing.  [05/19/2004]

Sadeh, Eligar (ed.) (2003).  Space Politics and Policy:  An Evolutionary Perspective.  Boston:  Kluwer Academic Publishers.  [05/19/2004]

Sagan, Carl (1994).  Pale Blue Dot:  A Vision of the Human Future in Space.  New York: The Random House Ballantine Publishing Company.  [04/20/2004]

Sagan, Carl (1980).  Cosmos.  New York:  The Ballantine Publishing Group.  [04/20/2004]

Stuster, Jack (1996).  Bold Endeavors:  Lessons from Polar and Space Exploration.  Annapolis, Maryland:  Naval Institute Press.  [02/09/2006]

Tough, Allen (ed.) (2000).  When SETI Succeeds:  The Impact of High Information Contact.  Bellevue, WA: The Foundation for the Future.  (View PDF version from Foundation for the Future site:   ).  [03/08/2005]

Vakoch, Douglas A. (2000). “Roman Catholic Views of Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Anticipating the Future by Examining the Past.”  Pages 165-174 in Allen Tough (ed.), When SETI Succeeds: The Impact of High-Information Contact.  Bellevue, WA: The Foundation for the Future.  [10/26/2004]

Vakoch, Douglas A., and Y.-S. Lee (2000).  "Reactions to Receipt of a Message from Extraterrestrial Intelligence:  A Cross-Cultural Empirical Study."  Acta Astronautica, 46(10-12):  737-744.  [pre-04/19/2004]

Vaughan, Diane (1996).  The Challenger Launch Decision:  Risky Technology, Culture, and Deviance at NASA.  Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.  [pre-04/19/2004]

Webb, Stephen  (2002).  If the Universe is Teeming with Aliens...  WHERE IS EVERYBODY?  Fifty Solutions to the Fermi Paradox and the Problem of Extraterrestrial Life."  New York:  Copernicus Books.  [01/20/2005]

White, Frank (1998).  The Overview Effect:  Space Exploration and Human Evolution (2nd ed.).  Reston, VA:  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.  [04/19/2004]

Zabusky, Stacia E. (1995).  Launching Europe:  An Ethnography of European Cooperation in Space Science.  Princeton, NJ:  Princeton University Press.  [02/09/2006]

Zimmerman, Robert (2003).  Leaving Earth:  Space Stations, Rival Superpowers, and the Quest for Interplanetary Travel.  Washington, D.C.:  Joseph Henry Press.  [10/26/2004]

Zubrin, Robert (1997).  The Case for Mars:  The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must.  New York:  Touchstone.  [pre-04/19/2004]