The Real Stuff (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: The Real StuffCondition: NewSubtitle: A History of NASA's Astronaut Recruitment PolicyISBN-10: 0275918084EAN: 9780275918088ISBN: 9780275918088Publisher: Praeger Publishers IncFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 09/15/1985Description: 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.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 229mmItem Length: 152mmItem Weight: 369gGenre: Technology & EngineeringAuthor: No AuthorRelease Year: 1985 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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Book Title: The Real Stuff

Title: The Real Stuff

Subtitle: A History of NASA's Astronaut Recruitment Policy

ISBN-10: 0275918084

EAN: 9780275918088

ISBN: 9780275918088

Release Date: 09/15/1985

Release Year: 1985

Country/Region of Manufacture: US

Genre: Technology & Engineering

Number of Pages: 240 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Real Stuff : a History of Nasa's Astronaut Recruitment Policy

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Publication Year: 1985

Item Height: 0.5 in

Subject: General, Astronomy, Science & Technology

Item Weight: 11.5 Oz

Type: Textbook

Subject Area: Science, Biography & Autobiography

Item Length: 9 in

Author: Not Available

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback