Table of Contents

Part I: The Novel.- The New Martians.- Part II: The Science Behind the Fiction.- Psychological Issues During an Expedition to Mars.- References.

About the Author

Dr. Kanas is Professor Emeritus (Psychiatry), University of California, San Francisco.  He has been the principal investigator of several NASA-funded research grants studying the interpersonal interactions of astronauts in space. He has written about the psychosocial impact of long duration space missions since 1971.    Together with Dietrich Manzey, he is the co-author of the book Space Psychology and Psychiatry (2nd ed., Springer, 2008), which was given the 2004 International Academy of Astronautics Life Science Book Award.  In 1999, Dr. Kanas received the Aerospace Medical Association Longacre Award for Outstanding Accomplishment in the Psychological and Psychiatric Aspects of Aerospace Medicine.  In 2008, he received the International Academy of Astronautics Life Science Award.

Reviews

“This story concerns the return to Earth journey of the first human expedition to Mars. … The story is anchored in reality and constructed with careful precision. Every aspect has clearly been carefully researched for its feasibility, and things do not stray far from acceptable science. … I can recommend this book as a good evening’s read.” (Odyssey, Issue 40, March, 2016)“The references provide a useful introduction to the literature for readers who may want to explore the issues further. … the book is successful in illustrating the psychological stresses that may be expected to develop among human crews participating in long-duration space missions, and in highlighting the importance of taking planetary-protection protocols seriously. Anyone with an interest in the future of space exploration is likely to find it a thought-provoking read … .” (Ian Crawford, The Observatory, Vol. 134 (1240), June, 2014)