Cold War politics and science merge in this dramatic account of the launch, in 1957, of Sputnik, the first man-made satellite. Matthew Brzezinski tells of this stunning effect on American officials and citizens--and how it spurred the United States to ramp up its own space projects. Brzezinski explains the science behind both countries' efforts, while also explaining how even science at its most rational can be used for political gain by both superpowers, and to spread irrational fear by political parties within the U.S.
- Genre: Technology, History, Science
- Subgenre: Modern / 20th Century, Aeronautics + Astronautics, Astrophysics + Space Science
- Publisher: HighBridge Co
- Edition: Unabridged
- Format: audioCD
- Release Date: September 18, 2007
- Date Published: September 18, 2007
- Author: Matthew Brzezinski
- Narrator: Charles Stransky (Narrator)