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-The Times (London) "A lively account of the development of space activities in the U.S. and the Soviet Union . . . as good a one-volume overview of space as exists."
-Scientific American "Countdown is by far the best history of space flight I have ever read. It is detailed, lucidly written for the layman, and full of fascinating stories."
-Adrian Berry, Daily Telegraph "Science writer Heppenheimer's readable account provides a timely historical overview of the early visionaries, the engineers, and the geopolitical forces that placed men on the moon and created today's aerospace industry. . . . A thoughtful analysis that is highly recommended."
-Library Journal "By far the most significant and technically insightful account of the ventures into the space environment I have seen. . . . [Heppenheimer] concentrates unerringly on key elements, both technical and managerial, in this account of man's initial space ventures."
-Lee Atwood, Former president and chairman, North American Aviation Corporation "Like a skilled artisan, Heppenheimer weaves social, political, scientific, technological, military, and economic threads of the history of space flight into a tapestry that reveals fascinating patterns and themes."
-Publishers Weekly
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
420
Release Date:
1999-03-15
Publication Date:
1999-03-29
Publisher:
Wiley
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0471291056
ISBN13:
9780471291053
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
641 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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Very good
Almost no signs of wear. Book pages have no markings, accessories are intact and all other media are in good condition.
€9,49