Principles of space anthropology establishing a science of human space settlement

Author/Creator:

Smith, Cameron M.

Publication/Creation:

Cham : Springer, 2019

Format:

Book

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Full Title:

Principles of space anthropology establishing a science of human space settlement / Cameron M. Smith

Series Titles:

Space and society
Space and society (Springer (Firm))

Subjects/Genre

Genre:

Electronic books

Subjects:

Extraterrestrial anthropology
Space colonies
Outer space--Exploration

Description/Summary

Table of Contents:

Intro; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 An Introduction to Space Anthropology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.1.1 Definitions; 1.1.2 Objectives; 1.2 Models of Space Settlement; 1.3 Space and Time Contexts for Human Space Settlement; 1.3.1 Space; 1.3.2 Time; 1.4 Human Scales of Adaptation and Space Settlement: The Life Course; 1.5 Human Scales of Adaptation and Space Settlement: Habitats; 1.5.1 Terrestrially-Tethered Settlements; 1.5.2 Independent Colonies on Other Solar System Bodies; 1.5.3 Independent Colonies Aboard 'Closed-System' Spacecraft; 1.6 Concluding Comments
1.6.1 Prescription and Prediction in Space Settlement Planning1.7 Summary Points; References; 2 Individual Hominin Biology Beyond Earth; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Beyond-Earth Mammalian Reproduction; 2.2.1 Spermatogenesis and Sperm Health; 2.2.2 Oogenesis and Egg Health; 2.2.3 Fertilization and Implantation; 2.3 Beyond-Earth Mammalian Growth; 2.3.1 Gastrulation; 2.3.2 Embryogenesis; 2.3.3 Development; 2.4 Radiation and Mutagenesis Beyond Earth; 2.5 Beyond-Earth Mammalian Ageing, Senescence and the End of the Life Cycle; 2.6 Adaptive Recommendations for Individual Health Beyond Earth
2.6.1 Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis and Fertilization2.6.2 Gastrulation, Embryogenesis and Development; 2.6.3 Infancy; 2.6.4 Childhood and Adolescence; 2.6.5 Reproductive Adulthood; 2.6.6 Postreproductive Adulthood; 2.7 Conclusions and Recommendations; 2.8 Summary Points; References; 3 Population Genetics of Human Space Settlement; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Essential Population Genetics Relating to Human Space Settlement; 3.2.1 Mutation; 3.2.2 Migration; 3.2.3 Selection; 3.2.4 Drift; 3.2.5 The Founder Effect; 3.2.6 Inbreeding, Allee Effects and the Extinction Vortex; 3.2.7 Review
3.3 Population Issues in Closed Settlements: Effective Population (Ne), Minimum Viable Population (MVP) and Census Population (Nc)3.3.1 Survey of Effective Population (Ne), Minimum Viable Population (MVP) and Census Population (Nc) Estimates for Various Life Forms; 3.4 Estimating and Modeling a Viable Population for a Five-Generation, Isolated, Beyond-Earth Human Colony; 3.4.1 A Note on Demographic Structure; 3.4.2 Recommendations Regarding Founding Populations Beyond Earth; 3.4.3 The Question of Speciation; 3.5 Worldship Population Studies; 3.5.1 Time and Space Boundaries of the Thoughtscape
3.5.2 Biological Health: Estimates of Worldship Populations to Date3.5.3 Reasons for Estimate Variations for D1, Earth-Departing Interstellar Population; 3.5.4 Biological Health: Where Are We Today on Estimates of Worldship Populations?; 3.6 Conclusions and Recommendations; 3.6.1 Genetic Testing and Genetic Screening; 3.6.2 Genetic Testing; 3.6.3 Genetic Screening; 3.6.4 Practical Considerations for Beyond-Earth Population Diversity and Population Size; 3.7 Summary Points; References; 4 Cultural Adaptations in Human Space Settlement; 4.1 Introduction

Bibliography:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary:

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 adaptation, Principles of Extraterrestrial Anthropology recommends evolutionarily-sound strategies of space settlement, covering genetics at the organismal and population levels. The author organizes the concept of cultural adaptation to environments beyond Earth according to observed patterns in human adaptation on Earth. He uses original artwork and tables to help convey complex information in a form accessible to undergraduate and graduate students. Though primarily written to engage students interested in space settlement and exploration, who will eventually build a full anthropology of space settlement, Principles of Extraterrestrial Anthropology is engaging to anthropologists across sub-disciplines, as well as scholars interested in the human dimensions of space exploration and settlement. Just as the term exobiology was invented only a few decades ago to shape the field of space life studies, exoanthropology is outlined to assist in the perpetuation of Earth life through human space settlement.

Language:

English

Physical Type/Description:

1 online resource (374 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.
4.2 Cultural Universals and Human Space Settlement

Local Note:

Available to current Emory University students, faculty and staff.

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

9936938725002486

ISBN:

9783030250218
3030250210

OCLC Number:

1120694562