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Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle [Paperback]

Colin Burgess (Author), Chris Dubbs (Author)

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Paperback: 455 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (Jan 24 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0387360530
ISBN-13: 978-0387360539
Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 17.1 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 862 g

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #772,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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From the reviews: "Animals in Space, a relentlessly factual account of animal endeavours in near Earth orbit. … The programme and its relationship to animal rights is surely fertile material for any future popular science work on the subject. … the history of animal space flight is long and fascinating. It deserves its place alongside the human stories of Vostok 1, Apollo 11 and Challenger." (New Scientist, April, 2007) "Animals in Space is an extremely detailed, yet absorbing, history of animals used in the space programs around the world. … In addition to a list of references at the end of each chapter, the book’s documentation includes photos, charts, and lists of the U.S., Soviet, Chinese, French and international space missions (including Bion and International Space Station) that utilized animals as test and research subjects. … the book will surely serve as a standard on the subject for years to come." (Advocacy for Animals, November, 2007)

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This book is as a detailed, but highly readable and balanced account of the history of animal space flights carried out by all nations, but principally the United States and the Soviet Union. It explores the ways in which animal high-altitude and space flight research impacted on space flight biomedicine and technology, and how the results - both successful and disappointing - allowed human beings to then undertake that same hazardous journey with far greater understanding and confidence. This complete and authoritative book will undoubtedly become the ultimate authority on animal space flights.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book, Dec 14 2007

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This review is from: Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle (Paperback)

A thorny subject - animals in space - should we risk humans, is it fair to use animals - ? This book gives a good, clear-headed, even-handed history that shows the sacrifices they made and is non-judgemental. Recommended...

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must-Have" Reference Book, May 13 2007

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This review is from: Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle (Paperback)

This book belongs in the library of anyone interested in Space Memorabilia or anyone who wants an understanding of how man finally reached space.

There is a fantastic wealth of information as regards the US portion of the Race but, to some degree, anyone knowledgeable in the US program has come across at least some of this before. What is really mind blowing, at least to this reader, is the wealth of information regarding the Russian portion of the Race. Most of us have heard of Belka and Strelka, the dogs sent by the Russians into space prior to Gagarin's first flight. What we don't know is that they were only two of about 100 dogs who were actively involved in the Program.

The book is filled with photos, charts and tables that make for handy reverence and ease of use.

I would strongly recommend adding this book to any space reference library - or just for a good afternoon's read. You are sure to both learn and enjoy.

Michael Orenstein

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect bedtime book, Oct 29 2007

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This review is from: Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle (Paperback)

This book caught my eye at the library, so I took it home. It's strange how some things never cross one's mind... did you know that fruit flies were actually our first fellow creatures to go for a ride into space? Cool book. Thanks to the authors for putting the time into this - an enjoyable read!

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