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Integrating Women Into The Astronaut Corps: Politics And Logistics At Nasa, 19722004
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Why, Amy E. Foster Asks, Did It Take Two Decades After The Soviet Union Launched Its First Female Cosmonaut For The United States To Send Its First Female Astronaut Into Space? In Answering This Question, Foster Recounts The Complicated History Of Integrating Women Into Nasas Astronaut Corps.Nasa Selected Its First Six Female Astronauts In 1978. Foster Examines The Political, Technological, And Cultural Challenges That The Agency Had To Overcome To Usher In This New Era In Spaceflight. She Shows How Nasa Had Long Developed Progressive Hiring Policies But Was Limited In Executing Them By A National Agenda To Beat The Soviets To The Moon, Budget Constraints, And Cultural Ideas About Womens Roles In America.Lively Writing And Compelling Stories, Including Personal Interviews With Americas First Women Astronauts, Propel Fosters Account. Through Extensive Archival Research, Foster Also Examines Nasas Directives About Sexual Discrimination, The Technological Issues In Integrating Women Into The Corps, And The Popular Medias Discussion Of Women In Space. Foster Puts Together A Truly Original Study Of The Experiences Not Only Of Early Women Astronauts But Also Of The Managers And Engineers Who Helped Launch Them Into Space.In Documenting These Events, Foster Offers A Broader Understanding Of The Difficulties In Sexually Integrating Any Workplace, Even When The Organization Approaches The Situation With As Positive An Outlook And As Strong A Motivation As Did Nasa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Integrating Women into the Astronaut Corps'? A: The book examines the historical challenges and political, technological, and cultural factors that influenced the integration of women into NASA's astronaut corps from 1972 to 2004.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Amy E. Foster.
- Q: What key events does the book cover regarding female astronauts? A: The book covers NASA's selection of its first six female astronauts in 1978 and the subsequent challenges faced in integrating women into the astronaut corps.
- Q: How does the author support her arguments in the book? A: Amy E. Foster supports her arguments through extensive archival research, personal interviews with early women astronauts, and analysis of NASA's directives.
- Q: What type of book is 'Integrating Women into the Astronaut Corps'? A: It is a hardcover illustrated book that combines historical research with personal narratives.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Integrating Women into the Astronaut Corps' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2011.
- Q: What are some themes explored in the book? A: Themes include the struggle against sexual discrimination, the evolution of women's roles in space exploration, and the cultural perceptions of women in America.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic research, as it provides a detailed historical account and analysis relevant to gender studies and space exploration.
- Q: What condition is the used book available in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.