Bibliograph

Apollo's legacy, perspectives on the moon landings, Roger D. Launius

Type

Label

Apollo's legacy, perspectives on the moon landings, Roger D. Launius

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Apollo's legacy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1048054778

Responsibility statement

Roger D. Launius

Sub title

perspectives on the moon landings

Summary

The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world. Launius surveys a wide range of viewpoints and narratives, both positive and negative, surrounding the program. These include the argument that Apollo epitomizes American technological-- and political-- progress; technological and scientific advances garnered from the program; critiques from both sides of the political spectrum about the program's expenses; and even conspiracy theories and denials of the program's very existence. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

Versions of reality -- A moment in time -- The most powerful technology ever conceived -- Heroes in a vacuum -- Ex luna, scientia -- Apollo imagery and vicarious exploration -- Applying knowledge from Apollo to this-world problems -- Apollo and the religion of spaceflight -- Abandoned in place -- Denying the Apollo Moon landings

Target audience

adult

Classification