vbid/9783030813888

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Approaching the settlement of our Moon from a practical perspective, this book is well suited for space program planners. It addresses a variety of human factor topics involved in colonizing Earth’s Moon, including: history,�philosophy,�science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, politics & policy, sociology, and anthropology.� Each chapter identifies the complex, interdisciplinary issues of the human factor that arise in the early phases of� settlement on the Moon. Besides practical issues, there is some emphasis placed on preserving, protecting, and experiencing the lunar environment across a broad range of occupations, from scientists to soldiers and engineers to construction workers.� The book identifies utilitarian and visionary factors that shape human lives on the Moon. It offers recommendations for program planners in the government and commercial sectors and serves as a helpful resource for academic researchers. Together, the coauthors ask and attempt to answer: �How will lunar society be different?�Typham this is the title: The Human Factor in the Settlement of the Moon An Interdisciplinary Approach