The Real Stuff

Shafritz Jay M. Atkinson Joseph D.

ISBN 10: 0275918084 / ISBN 13: 9780275918088

Verlag: ABC-Clio, Incorporated, 1985

pp. 240. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 49576725

Inhaltsangabe:

This well-researched and clearly-written book tells the story of the complications involved in NASA's selection of astronauts. The Real Stuff is the history of NASA's astronaut recruitment and selection process from 1959-1984. The authors consider the various criteria applied in selecting astronauts from among military test pilots, scientists, and mission specialists, and demonstrate the scientific and social concerns which led to the policy changes that brought scientific specalists, women, and minorities into the space program. Included are such topics as: the Eisenhower space policy; the influence of Sputnik, and other competition with the USSR; NASA's political sensitivity; and the actions taken to encourage minority and women applicants.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

kinson /f Joseph /i D.

fritz /f Jay /i M.

ford /f Guione /r foreword

pard /f Alan /r foreword

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Real Stuff
Verlag: ABC-Clio, Incorporated
Erscheinungsdatum: 1985
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: New