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Introduction to the Virtual Library

The Virtual Library of Astrosociology contains two major of resources for the astrosociological community:  (1) original material sent directly to Astrosociology.org and (2) a reference section consisting of non-posted materials.

Eventually, this page will contain the contributions of others received by Astrosociology.org in the forms of (1) original articles written exclusively for Astrosociology.org and (2) existing printed articles that are posted ("reprinted") with permission.  The growth of astrosociology as an accepted sociological subfield depends on a concentrated effort by a new community of scholars 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 aspects of astrosociology.  They are intended to provoke discussion and contribute to the growth of a new body of sociological knowledge.  Astrosociology.org 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 as they are accepted.

Original materials directly address astrosociological concepts and phenomena while materials in the bibliography may also include items that are indirectly related.

Links to websites and pages which contain relevant materials can be found on the Links page of this website under the heading Articles and Essays by Various Contributors / Articles from the World Wide Web.  In this way, the Virtual Library remains focused on both original materials and printed materials that directly relate to astrosociology.  Initially, these sorts of items may be difficult, or impossible, to find on the web.

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Special Contributions
to the Astrosociology.com
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 Case 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 02/23/2008)
(individual posting dates are in blue)

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, 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]

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]

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]

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]

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 (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].