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The Space Station Decision by Howard E. McCurdy (1990) HCDJ VERY GOOD SEE PICS

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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Hardcover with DJ in Very Good condition. See pics. Binding tight.”
Book Title
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Ex Libris Used Books
ISBN
9780801840043
Subject Area
Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Science
Publication Name
Space Station Decision : Incremental Politics and Technological Choice
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Item Length
9 in
Subject
Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Space Science, History
Publication Year
1990
Series
New Series in NASA History Ser.
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1 in
Author
Howard E. Mccurdy
Item Weight
24 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
290 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
080184004X
ISBN-13
9780801840043
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28038823511

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
290 Pages
Publication Name
Space Station Decision : Incremental Politics and Technological Choice
Language
English
Subject
Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Space Science, History
Publication Year
1990
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Science
Author
Howard E. Mccurdy
Series
New Series in NASA History Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
24 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
90-030831
Dewey Edition
20
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"A timely look at the now-controversial go-ahead to build Space Station Freedom... A must-read."-- Ad Astra, "A prodigious research job... The result is an intimate history of everyone associated with the Space Station and with President Reagan's 1984 decision to fund its development... Highly recommended for space buffs and students of government." -- Choice, ''A timely look at the now-controversial go-ahead to build Space Station 'Freedom'...A must-read.''--'Ad Astra', "A timely look at the now-controversial go-ahead to build Space Station Freedom... A must-read." -- Ad Astra
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
353.0087/78
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: The Vision Part I 1. The Race (Spring 1961) 2. One New Initiative (January 5, 1972) 3. Beggs (June 17, 1981) 4. The Team (May 20, 1982) 5. Independence Day (July 4, 1982) Part II 6. Budget Strategy 7. Wheels, Cans, and Modules 8. Configurations 9. The First Move 10. How to Organize a Task Force 11. International Participation 12. Technology 13. Budget Wars Part III 14. Positions 15. The White House 16. The Rabbit in the Hat 17. SIG (Space) 18. The Number 19. Reagan Part IV 20. Congress 21. Momentum 22. Management 23. Congress II Afterword: Politics, Bureaucracy, and Public Policy Notes Photo Credits Index
Synopsis
Although building a space station has been an extraordinary challenge for America's scientists and engineers, the securing and sustaining of presidential approval, congressional support, and longterm funding for the project was an enormous task for bureaucrats. The Space Station Decision examines the history of this controversial initiative and ......, Although building a space station has been an extraordinary challenge for America's scientists and engineers, the securing and sustaining of presidential approval, congressional support, and longterm funding for the project was an enormous task for bureaucrats. The Space Station Decision examines the history of this controversial initiative and illustrates how bureaucracy shapes public policy. Using primary documents and interviews, Howard E. McCurdy describes the events that led up to the 1984 decision to build a permanently occupied, international space station in low Earth orbit., Selected by Choice Magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title Outstanding Academic Title, 1991, Choice Magazine Although building a space station has been an extraordinary challenge for America's scientists and engineers, the securing and sustaining of presidential approval, congressional support, and long-term funding for the project was an enormous task for bureaucrats. The Space Station Decision examines the history of this controversial initiative and illustrates how bureaucracy shapes public policy. Using primary documents and interviews, Howard E. McCurdy describes the events that led up to the 1984 decision to build a permanently occupied, international space station in low Earth orbit. As he follows the trail of the space station proposal through the labyrinth of White House policy review, McCurdy explains the evolution of the presidential budget review process, the breakup of the cabinet system, the proliferation of subcabinets and Executive Office interagency, the involvement of White House staff in framing issues for presidential review, and the role of bureaucracy in advancing administration legislation on Capitol Hill. Comparing the space station decision to earlier decisions to go to the moon and to build the space shuttle, McCurdy shows how public officials responsible for long-term science and technology policy maneuvered in a political system that demanded short-term flexibility.
LC Classification Number
TL797.M334

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