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The Real Stuff : A History of NASA's Astronaut Recruitment Policy (1985, Trade Paperback)

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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.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
0275918084
ISBN-13
9780275918088
eBay Product ID (ePID)
90843

Product Key Features

Author
Not Available
Publication Name
Real Stuff : a History of Nasa's Astronaut Recruitment Policy
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
1985
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
11.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Tl855
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
General, Astronomy, Science & Technology
Lccn
85-009460
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Science

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