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No Country for Earthmen

In: The Cosmos Economy

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  • Jack Gregg

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Much is still unclear about the long-term effect of space environment(s) on humans. Concerns about the impact of prolonged social isolation on the mental stability of space explorers have been studied as well as the long-term consequence of confinement. Some studies have looked at samples of submarine sailors and at prisoners in solitary confinement (Haney 2012). In the case of submariners, according to Dr. Henry Schwartz, M.D. (Captain USN, Ret.), they are vetted and trained for the ordeal of months in close confinement with others. They also are kept busy throughout their day with clearly defined accountable tasks that allow them to maintain a sense of professional crew identity in the group as well as a sense common purpose and accomplishment.

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  • Jack Gregg, 2021. "No Country for Earthmen," Springer Books, in: The Cosmos Economy, chapter 6, pages 53-59, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-62569-6_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-62569-6_6
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