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Principles of Space Anthropology Establishing a Science of Human Space Settlement

This book shows how anthropology can provide an innovative perspective on the human movement into space. It examines adaptation to space on timescales of generations, rather than merely months or years, and uses evolutionary adaptation as a guiding theme. Employing the lessons of evolutionary adapta...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smith, Cameron M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
Series:Space and Society
Subjects:
Astronautics
Aerospace Engineering
Space Sciences
Archaeology
Anthropology
Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration And Astronautics)
Aerospace Technology And Astronautics
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • An Introduction to Space Anthropology
  • Individual Hominin Biology Beyond Earth
  • Population Genetics of Human Space Settlement
  • Cultural Adaptations in Human Space Settlement
  • Humanity and the Migration Experience Beyond Earth
  • Adaptive Lessons from Ancient Technologies and Cultures
  • Human Adaption and Permanent Space Settlement
  • Appendix 1
  • Appendix 2

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