Introduction: cosmic society
The cosmic order, the social order and the self
The outer spatial fix
Capital, outer space and star wars
Satellites and social power
Space tourism and human identity
Industry and empire in space
Conclusion: cosmic imperialism and social resistance.
Cosmic society : towards a sociology of the universe by Peter Dickens. ISBN 9780415374323. Published by Routledge in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.