Description: Explore the fascinating topic of American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race by Douglas Brinkley. This hardcover book is a must-have for any history enthusiast or science and technology policy expert. With 576 pages, this first edition book published by HarperCollins in 2019, delves into the extraordinary story of Kennedy's presidency and his obsession with space exploration. Discover how Kennedy's administration committed the United States to a dangerous and expensive space race with the Soviet Union, and how his legacy lives on in the world of aeronautics and astronautics. This nonfiction narrative, filled with captivating illustrations and insightful analysis, is perfect for anyone interested in technology and engineering, biography and autobiography, history, and political science. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. Seller's note:"At a time when national demoralization is so prevalent, Douglas Brinkley's American Moonshot could not be more timely. His reconstruction of JFK's bold commitment to space exploration and the heroic efforts of the men and women who made the 'moonshot' a reality reminds us that America was and still can be again a great, principled nation that leads the world on to new frontiers." --- Robert Dallek, author of An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917 - 1963.
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Personalize: No
Signed: No
Book Series: Historical
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Personalized: No
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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Edition: First Edition
Vintage: No
Book Title: American Moonshot : John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race
Number of Pages: 576 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 1.7 in
Topic: United States / 20th Century, Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), Presidents & Heads of State, Expeditions & Discoveries, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 32.8 Oz
Author: Douglas Brinkley
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
