Reviews
"Weitekamp gives us a well-researched... study of this pre-feminist movement attempt to put women into outer space." -- Robert D. Dean, American Historical Review, Weitekamp's vivid writing brings to life the texture of American life in what she calls the 'prefeminist' era., This book offers a fascinating read for anyone interested in the early history of the American space program, as well as those non-spacers interested in women's studies., "Weitekamp's clear prose, engaging style of storytelling, and rich analysis make this not only an important book but a lively and enjoyable read."--Sarah Eppler Janda, H-Minerva, H-Net Reviews, "The most carefully researched and analyzed account of this important chapter in the history of the U.S. space program... Highly recommended."--Deborah G. Douglas, Journal of American History, This book sets a high standard for future studies of space policy and gender in politics, and includes an outstanding essay on sources that will be of great assistance to students of women's and space history., Weitekamp's clear prose, engaging style of storytelling, and rich analysis make this not only an important book but a lively and enjoyable read., A solidly researched, fact-driven account... Weitekamp is the rare historian who sees the big picture as well as the fine detail., "The best, most balanced treatment available about the thirteen Fellow Lady Astronaut Trainees." -- Amy E. Foster, History: Reviews of New Books, "A solidly researched, fact-driven account of the brief flameout known as Women in Space program." -- Eve Lichtgarn, Westside Chronicle, Presents a well documented, skillfully crafted perspective on the stifling political, social, and cultural milieu in which thirteen aspiring female astronauts found themselves during the late 1950s and early 1960s., "A solidly researched, fact-driven account... Weitekamp is the rare historian who sees the big picture as well as the fine detail." -- Eve Lichtgarn, AssociatedContent.com, "Presents a well documented, skillfully crafted perspective on the stifling political, social, and cultural milieu in which thirteen aspiring female astronauts found themselves during the late 1950s and early 1960s." -- Rick W. Sturdevant, Space Times, "A solidly researched, fact-driven account of the brief flameout known as Women in Space program." -- Westside Chronicle, What this book does better than its competitors is to uncover and present the political story that killed the space program for women in this country., Weitekamp gives us a well-researched... study of this pre-feminist movement attempt to put women into outer space., "Weitekamp has done a terrific job of capturing a fascinating story." -- Joseph Romito, Air Power History, The most carefully researched and analyzed account of this important chapter in the history of the U.S. space program... Highly recommended., "What this book does better than its competitors is to uncover and present the political story that killed the space program for women in this country."-- Choice, "Weitekamp's vivid writing brings to life the texture of American life in what she calls the 'prefeminist' era." -- Bettyann Holtzmann Kevles, Historian, 'What this book does better than its competitors is to uncover and present the political story that killed the space program for women in this country.' -- Choice'Weitekamp's clear prose, engaging style of storytelling, and rich analysis make this not only an important book but a lively and enjoyable read.' -- Sarah Eppler Janda, H-Minerva, H-Net Reviews'The best, most balanced treatment available about the thirteen Fellow Lady Astronaut Trainees.' -- Amy E. Foster, History: Reviews of New Books'The most carefully researched and analyzed account of this important chapter in the history of the U.S. space program... Highly recommended.' -- Deborah G. Douglas, Journal of American History'A solidly researched, fact-driven account... Weitekamp is the rare historian who sees the big picture as well as the fine detail.' -- Eve Lichtgarn, AssociatedContent.com'Weitekamp gives us a well-researched... study of this pre-feminist movement attempt to put women into outer space.' -- Robert D. Dean, American Historical Review'This book sets a high standard for future studies of space policy and gender in politics, and includes an outstanding essay on sources that will be of great assistance to students of women's and space history.' -- Elizabeth Lutes Hillman, Journal of Military History'Presents a well documented, skillfully crafted perspective on the stifling political, social, and cultural milieu in which thirteen aspiring female astronauts found themselves during the late 1950s and early 1960s.' -- Rick W. Sturdevant, Space Times'Weitekamp's vivid writing brings to life the texture of American life in what she calls the 'prefeminist' era.' -- Bettyann Holtzmann Kevles, Historian'A solidly researched, fact-driven account of the brief flameout known as Women in Space program.' -- Westside Chronicle'This book offers a fascinating read for anyone interested in the early history of the American space program, as well as those non-spacers interested in women's studies.' -- Satellite Evolution Group'Weitekamp has done a terrific job of capturing a fascinating story.' -- Joseph Romito, Air Power History, "This book sets a high standard for future studies of space policy and gender in politics, and includes an outstanding essay on sources that will be of great assistance to students of women's and space history." -- Elizabeth Lutes Hillman, Journal of Military History, "This book offers a fascinating read for anyone interested in the early history of the American space program, as well as those non-spacers interested in women's studies." -- Satellite Evolution Group
