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    Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings
    Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings
    Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings
    Audiobook9 hours

    Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings

    Written by Roger D. Launius

    Narrated by Donald Corren

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    About this audiobook

    An all-encompassing look at the history and enduring impact of the Apollo space program In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large in our collective memory. Many have detailed the exciting events of the Apollo program, but Launius offers unique insight into its legacy as seen through multiple perspectives. He 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. Throughout the book, Launius weaves in stories from important moments in Apollo's history to draw readers into his analysis. Apollo's Legacy is a must-read for space buffs interested in new angles on a beloved cultural moment and those seeking a historic perspective on the Apollo program.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateOct 22, 2019
    ISBN9781980055709
    Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings

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    • 5/5
      Excellent! Well researched and written. Discussion on the relevance of Apollo in today’s society was very interesting
    • 5/5
      A comprehensive look at the history of NASA’s Apollo program and its irrevocable impact on American society. As he considers the many perceptions of the moon landings . . . celebrated, criticized, denied . . . the author examines them in the light of key moments in the space race. Carefully-researched, examining both the origins and the accomplishments of the Apollo program, the book highlights previously untold stories and insights of the program in the light of the Cold War as it offers a historical perspective on mankind’s steps away from planet Earth.Highly recommended.