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Almost Heaven: The Story of Women in Space (Mit Press),Used
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The stories of the remarkable women who have bravely met two challenges: the risk of space travel and the struggle to succeed in a man's world.Almost Heaven tells the stories of the remarkable women who have bravely met two challenges: the risk of space travel and the struggle to succeed in a man's world. From Valentina Tereshkova in 1963 and Sally Ride in 1983 to Kalpana Chawla and Lauren Clark on the last flight of the Columbia, these women made history. Bettyann Holtzmann Kevles brings the women of space to life in this fascinating book, describing what motivates them, the pioneers who paved the way for them, and how their presence in the astronaut corps changed NASA. Setting her story against the background of the Cold War and the women's movement of the 1960s and 1970s, Kevles takes us from Cape Canaveral to Star City in Russia and back. She describes the years of rejection before women were allowed to train as astronauts in the U.S. space program and the problems that female cosmonauts encountered in the U.S.S.R.Kevles talks to the first women chosen by NASA to be astronauts in 1978 and to many women who have followed them. These women, she shows, have not only broken down barriers to join the most exclusive men's club in the worldthe space programthey have become players in the greatest adventure of our time, the human exploration of space. This paperback edition includes Kevles's thoughts on the 2005 Discovery mission and other recent developments in the space program as well as her reflections on the role of female astronauts today, and perhaps tomorrow.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Almost Heaven: The Story of Women in Space'? A: The book primarily tells the stories of remarkable women who have faced the challenges of space travel and the struggles of succeeding in a male-dominated field.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Almost Heaven' is Bettyann Holtzmann Kevles.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Almost Heaven' published? A: The book was published on March 17, 2006.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the history of female astronauts, their motivations, challenges, and the impact they have had on NASA and space exploration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: While the book is primarily aimed at adults, it may also be suitable for young readers interested in space and women's history.
- Q: Does the book include any recent developments in space travel? A: Yes, the paperback edition includes the author's thoughts on the 2005 Discovery mission and reflections on the role of female astronauts today.
- Q: What era does the book focus on? A: The book focuses on the Cold War era and the women's movement of the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting the struggles and achievements of women in space.
- Q: Are there any interviews with female astronauts in the book? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with the first women chosen by NASA as astronauts in 1978, as well as many who followed them.