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Cosmic Society

Towards a Sociology of the Universe

Cosmic Society

Towards a Sociology of the Universe

ByPeter Dickens, James S. Ormrod
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2007
eBook Published 8 November 2007
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780203941508
Pages 233 pages
eBook ISBN 9781134189816
SubjectsPolitics & International Relations, Social Sciences
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Dickens, P., Ormrod, J. (2007). Cosmic Society. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203941508
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Space weaponry, satellite surveillance and communications, and private space travel are all means in which outer space is being humanized: incorporated into society’s projects. But what are the political implications of society not only being globalized, but becoming ‘cosmic’?

Our ideas about society have long affected, and been affected by, our understanding of the universe: large sections of our economy and society are now organized around humanity’s use of outer space. Our view of the universe, our increasingly ‘cosmic’ society, and even human consciousness are being transformed by new relations with the cosmos.

As the first sociological book to tackle humanity’s relationship with the universe, this fascinating volume links social theory to classical and contemporary science, and proposes a new ‘cosmic’ social theory. Written in a punchy, student-friendly style, this timely book engages with a range of topical issues, including cyberspace, terrorism, tourism, surveillance and globalization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction: cosmic society
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chapter 1|36 pages
The cosmic order, the social order and the self
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chapter 2|30 pages
The outer spatial fix
View abstract
chapter 3|23 pages
Capital, outer space and star wars
View abstract
chapter 4|22 pages
Satellites and social power
View abstract
chapter 5|18 pages
Space tourism and human identity
View abstract
chapter 6|35 pages
Industry and empire in space
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
Conclusion: cosmic imperialism and social resistance
View abstract

Space weaponry, satellite surveillance and communications, and private space travel are all means in which outer space is being humanized: incorporated into society’s projects. But what are the political implications of society not only being globalized, but becoming ‘cosmic’?

Our ideas about society have long affected, and been affected by, our understanding of the universe: large sections of our economy and society are now organized around humanity’s use of outer space. Our view of the universe, our increasingly ‘cosmic’ society, and even human consciousness are being transformed by new relations with the cosmos.

As the first sociological book to tackle humanity’s relationship with the universe, this fascinating volume links social theory to classical and contemporary science, and proposes a new ‘cosmic’ social theory. Written in a punchy, student-friendly style, this timely book engages with a range of topical issues, including cyberspace, terrorism, tourism, surveillance and globalization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction: cosmic society
View abstract
chapter 1|36 pages
The cosmic order, the social order and the self
View abstract
chapter 2|30 pages
The outer spatial fix
View abstract
chapter 3|23 pages
Capital, outer space and star wars
View abstract
chapter 4|22 pages
Satellites and social power
View abstract
chapter 5|18 pages
Space tourism and human identity
View abstract
chapter 6|35 pages
Industry and empire in space
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
Conclusion: cosmic imperialism and social resistance
View abstract
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Space weaponry, satellite surveillance and communications, and private space travel are all means in which outer space is being humanized: incorporated into society’s projects. But what are the political implications of society not only being globalized, but becoming ‘cosmic’?

Our ideas about society have long affected, and been affected by, our understanding of the universe: large sections of our economy and society are now organized around humanity’s use of outer space. Our view of the universe, our increasingly ‘cosmic’ society, and even human consciousness are being transformed by new relations with the cosmos.

As the first sociological book to tackle humanity’s relationship with the universe, this fascinating volume links social theory to classical and contemporary science, and proposes a new ‘cosmic’ social theory. Written in a punchy, student-friendly style, this timely book engages with a range of topical issues, including cyberspace, terrorism, tourism, surveillance and globalization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction: cosmic society
View abstract
chapter 1|36 pages
The cosmic order, the social order and the self
View abstract
chapter 2|30 pages
The outer spatial fix
View abstract
chapter 3|23 pages
Capital, outer space and star wars
View abstract
chapter 4|22 pages
Satellites and social power
View abstract
chapter 5|18 pages
Space tourism and human identity
View abstract
chapter 6|35 pages
Industry and empire in space
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
Conclusion: cosmic imperialism and social resistance
View abstract

Space weaponry, satellite surveillance and communications, and private space travel are all means in which outer space is being humanized: incorporated into society’s projects. But what are the political implications of society not only being globalized, but becoming ‘cosmic’?

Our ideas about society have long affected, and been affected by, our understanding of the universe: large sections of our economy and society are now organized around humanity’s use of outer space. Our view of the universe, our increasingly ‘cosmic’ society, and even human consciousness are being transformed by new relations with the cosmos.

As the first sociological book to tackle humanity’s relationship with the universe, this fascinating volume links social theory to classical and contemporary science, and proposes a new ‘cosmic’ social theory. Written in a punchy, student-friendly style, this timely book engages with a range of topical issues, including cyberspace, terrorism, tourism, surveillance and globalization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction: cosmic society
View abstract
chapter 1|36 pages
The cosmic order, the social order and the self
View abstract
chapter 2|30 pages
The outer spatial fix
View abstract
chapter 3|23 pages
Capital, outer space and star wars
View abstract
chapter 4|22 pages
Satellites and social power
View abstract
chapter 5|18 pages
Space tourism and human identity
View abstract
chapter 6|35 pages
Industry and empire in space
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
Conclusion: cosmic imperialism and social resistance
View abstract
ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Space weaponry, satellite surveillance and communications, and private space travel are all means in which outer space is being humanized: incorporated into society’s projects. But what are the political implications of society not only being globalized, but becoming ‘cosmic’?

Our ideas about society have long affected, and been affected by, our understanding of the universe: large sections of our economy and society are now organized around humanity’s use of outer space. Our view of the universe, our increasingly ‘cosmic’ society, and even human consciousness are being transformed by new relations with the cosmos.

As the first sociological book to tackle humanity’s relationship with the universe, this fascinating volume links social theory to classical and contemporary science, and proposes a new ‘cosmic’ social theory. Written in a punchy, student-friendly style, this timely book engages with a range of topical issues, including cyberspace, terrorism, tourism, surveillance and globalization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction: cosmic society
View abstract
chapter 1|36 pages
The cosmic order, the social order and the self
View abstract
chapter 2|30 pages
The outer spatial fix
View abstract
chapter 3|23 pages
Capital, outer space and star wars
View abstract
chapter 4|22 pages
Satellites and social power
View abstract
chapter 5|18 pages
Space tourism and human identity
View abstract
chapter 6|35 pages
Industry and empire in space
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
Conclusion: cosmic imperialism and social resistance
View abstract

Space weaponry, satellite surveillance and communications, and private space travel are all means in which outer space is being humanized: incorporated into society’s projects. But what are the political implications of society not only being globalized, but becoming ‘cosmic’?

Our ideas about society have long affected, and been affected by, our understanding of the universe: large sections of our economy and society are now organized around humanity’s use of outer space. Our view of the universe, our increasingly ‘cosmic’ society, and even human consciousness are being transformed by new relations with the cosmos.

As the first sociological book to tackle humanity’s relationship with the universe, this fascinating volume links social theory to classical and contemporary science, and proposes a new ‘cosmic’ social theory. Written in a punchy, student-friendly style, this timely book engages with a range of topical issues, including cyberspace, terrorism, tourism, surveillance and globalization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction: cosmic society
View abstract
chapter 1|36 pages
The cosmic order, the social order and the self
View abstract
chapter 2|30 pages
The outer spatial fix
View abstract
chapter 3|23 pages
Capital, outer space and star wars
View abstract
chapter 4|22 pages
Satellites and social power
View abstract
chapter 5|18 pages
Space tourism and human identity
View abstract
chapter 6|35 pages
Industry and empire in space
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
Conclusion: cosmic imperialism and social resistance
View abstract
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