The Sputnik Challenge: Eisenhower´s Resp
Robert A. Divine
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hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD. Dimension: 242 x 164. Weight in Grams: 613.
Professor Divine, one of the leading American diplomatic historians, here examines the major controversy of Eisenhower's second term: the successful Soviet launching of Sputnik, which triggered a long period of public anxiety over the quality of American strategic, technological, and educational policies. He traces the dramatic and long-reaching impact of these events, especially on defence strategy and educational programmes.
Professor Divine, one of the leading American diplomatic historians, here examines the major controversy of Eisenhower's second term: the successful Soviet launching of Sputnik, which triggered a long period of public anxiety over the quality of American strategic, technological, and educational policies. He traces the dramatic and long-reaching impact of these events, especially on defence strategy and educational programmes.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
OUP USA US
Language
English
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195050080
SKU
V9780195050080
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99-1
About Robert A. Divine
Robert A. Divine is a Professor of History at the University of Texas, Austin, and is the author of Eisenhower and the Cold War and Blowing on the Wind.
Reviews for The Sputnik Challenge: Eisenhower´s Resp
'Robert Divine provides a fascinating look at the early space race, and in particular at Eisenhower's handling of the Sputnik calamity. He vividly recreates the national hysteria over the first two Sputnik launches.' John de la Mothe, University of Ottawa, Nature, Vol 366, 1993 'it would be unfortunate if this fascinating study of an important aspect of his presidency passed ... Read more