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Astrosociology, sociology of outer space, or sociology of the universe[1] is the study of the relationship between outer space, extraterrestrial places, and the wider universe and society. It is an interdisciplinary study between space-related sciences and sociology that seeks to understand the impact of human society outside our current planetary system.[2][3]
Astrosociology focuses on space exploration and related issues alongside the social and cultural dimensions of outer space from the viewpoint of human civilisation.[4][5]
- ^ Dickens, Peter (2007). Cosmic society : towards a sociology of the universe. London: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-54592-1. OCLC 984419913.
- ^ Hearsey, Christopher M.; Pass, Jim (2011). "Astrosociology". Astropolitics. 9 (1): 1–5. Bibcode:2011AstPo...9....1H. doi:10.1080/14777622.2011.557614. ISSN 1477-7622. S2CID 218623398.
- ^ Dickens, Peter; Ormrod, James S. (2007). "Outer Space and Internal Nature: Towards a Sociology of the Universe". Sociology. 41 (4): 609–626. doi:10.1177/0038038507078915. ISSN 0038-0385. S2CID 144906571.
- ^ Pass, Jim (2011). "Examining the Definition of Astrosociology". Astropolitics. 9 (1): 6–27. Bibcode:2011AstPo...9....6P. doi:10.1080/14777622.2011.557854. ISSN 1477-7622. S2CID 143986592.
- ^ Dickens, Peter; Ormrod, James (2016). The Palgrave handbook of society, culture and outer space. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-1-137-36351-0. OCLC 913573091.