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American Women and Flight since 1940 by Deborah G. Douglas, Amy E. Foster, Alan
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Item specifics
- Condition
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- “Very Good or Better Condition Copy”
- Book Title
- American Women and Flight since 1940
- ISBN
- 9780813190730
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
ISBN-10
0813190738
ISBN-13
9780813190730
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2495089
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
372 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
American Women and Flight since 1940
Publication Year
2004
Subject
Aviation / History, Women's Studies, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Transportation, Technology & Engineering, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2003-007976
Reviews
An interesting and compelling read about awe-inspiring women who pursued their passion against imposing odds and often with extreme sacrifice., "An excellent survey of the progress and accomplishments of women in all aspects of aviation in the second half of the 20th century. Douglas reveals the hard-fought struggle to attain real equality in the cockpit, as part of the larger societal struggle, and her first-rate bibliography includes non-aviation gender titles and studies. The book is an important motivational and educational resource for young women.-- Dorothy Cochrane, Curator, Aeronautics Division, National Air and Space Museum" -- Dorothy Cochrane, Curator, Aeronautics Division, National Air and Space Museum, "An accomplished historian, Debbie Douglas has written the authoritative account of contemporary American women's contributions to civil and military aviation. Based on solid scholarship, this even-handed book documents not only women's numerous aerial feats, but what transpired on the ground for them to be able to achieve in the air." -- Capt. Rosemary Bryant Mariner, United States Navy (Ret.), former tactical jet pi, An excellent survey of the progress and accomplishments of women in all aspects of aviation in the second half of the 20th century. Douglas reveals the hard-fought struggle to attain real equality in the cockpit, as part of the larger societal struggle, and her first-rate bibliography includes non-aviation gender titles and studies. The book is an important motivational and educational resource for young women., "I have nothing but admiration for Douglas's expanded account of the many contribution women have made to the history of flight.-- Ann Carl, author of A Wasp Among Eagles" -- Ann Carl, author of A Wasp Among Eagles, "The numbers of women pilots sharing the skies with men have advanced at turtle-speed. However, Deborah Douglas offers evidence that women of talent and persistence are making dramatic inroad into all fields of aviation. Her powerful story offers assurance to every young girl that only the imagination, not the sky, is the limit.-- Gene Nora Jessen, author of The Powder Puff Derby of 1929" -- Gene Nora Jessen, author of The Powder Puff Derby of 1929, "Provides a thorough analysis of the barriers women had to overcome in aviation, even in roles more socially acceptable than pilot, astronaut, or air-traffic controller.-- Wellesley Magazine" -- Wellesley Magazine, I have nothing but admiration for Douglas's expanded account of the many contribution women have made to the history of flight., "Reading like a novel, but too unbelievable to be one, Debbie Douglas' work is a powerful statement of how women have changed the world of flight." -- Roger Launius, Chair, Division of Space History, Smithsonian Institution, "An accomplished historian, Debbie Douglas has written the authoritative account of contemporary American women's contributions to civil and military aviation. Based on solid scholarship, this even-handed book documents not only women's numerous aerial feats, but what transpired on the ground for them to be able to achieve in the air.-- Capt. Rosemary Bryant Mariner, United States Navy (Ret.), former tactical jet pilot of the A-4 Skyhawk" -- Capt. Rosemary Bryant Mariner, United States Navy (Ret.), former tactical jet pi, "An interesting and compelling read about awe-inspiring women who pursued their passion against imposing odds and often with extreme sacrifice." -- H-Minerva, Provides a thorough analysis of the barriers women had to overcome in aviation, even in roles more socially acceptable than pilot, astronaut, or air-traffic controller., The numbers of women pilots sharing the skies with men have advanced at turtle-speed. However, Deborah Douglas offers evidence that women of talent and persistence are making dramatic inroad into all fields of aviation. Her powerful story offers assurance to every young girl that only the imagination, not the sky, is the limit., "An interesting and compelling read about awe-inspiring women who pursued their passion against imposing odds and often with extreme sacrifice.-- H-Minerva" -- H-Minerva, "The numbers of women pilots sharing the skies with men have advanced at turtle-speed. However, Deborah Douglas offers evidence that women of talent and persistence are making dramatic inroad into all fields of aviation. Her powerful story offers assurance to every young girl that only the imagination, not the sky, is the limit." -- Gene Nora Jessen, author of The Powder Puff Derby of 1929, An accomplished historian, Debbie Douglas has written the authoritative account of contemporary American women's contributions to civil and military aviation. Based on solid scholarship, this even-handed book documents not only women's numerous aerial feats, but what transpired on the ground for them to be able to achieve in the air., "An excellent survey of the progress and accomplishments of women in all aspects of aviation in the second half of the 20th century. Douglas reveals the hard-fought struggle to attain real equality in the cockpit, as part of the larger societal struggle, and her first-rate bibliography includes non-aviation gender titles and studies. The book is an important motivational and educational resource for young women." -- Dorothy Cochrane, Curator, Aeronautics Division, National Air and Space Museum, "Journal of Transport HistoryThis book... is not just about obstacles and barriers; it is just as much about the vital roles women have played in aviation, and it has implications that are broader than just women's history." -- Technology and Culture, "Provides a thorough analysis of the barriers women had to overcome in aviation, even in roles more socially acceptable than pilot, astronaut, or air-traffic controller." -- Wellesley Magazine, "Journal of Transport HistoryThis book... is not just about obstacles and barriers; it is just as much about the vital roles women have played in aviation, and it has implications that are broader than just women's history.-- Technology and Culture" -- Technology and Culture, A wonderful service to all women in aviation. From the Air Transport Auxiliary of the 1940s--we 24 gals that Jackie Cochrane took to England to ferry aircraft--to the present, this book will be an essential tool for students and researchers., "I have nothing but admiration for Douglas's expanded account of the many contribution women have made to the history of flight." -- Ann Carl, author of A Wasp Among Eagles, Journal of Transport HistoryThis book... is not just about obstacles and barriers; it is just as much about the vital roles women have played in aviation, and it has implications that are broader than just women's history., "A wonderful service to all women in aviation. From the Air Transport Auxiliary of the 1940s -- we 24 gals that Jackie Cochrane took to England to ferry aircraft -- to the present, this book will be an essential tool for students and researchers." -- Ann Wood-Kelly, original member of the ATA, later Staff Vice President of Pan Am, "A wonderful service to all women in aviation. From the Air Transport Auxiliary of the 1940s -- we 24 gals that Jackie Cochrane took to England to ferry aircraft -- to the present, this book will be an essential tool for students and researchers.-- Ann Wood-Kelly, original member of the ATA, later Staff Vice President of Pan American Airways" -- Ann Wood-Kelly, original member of the ATA, later Staff Vice President of Pan Am, Reading like a novel, but too unbelievable to be one, Debbie Douglas' work is a powerful statement of how women have changed the world of flight., "Reading like a novel, but too unbelievable to be one, Debbie Douglas' work is a powerful statement of how women have changed the world of flight.-- Roger Launius, Chair, Division of Space History, Smithsonian Institution" -- Roger Launius, Chair, Division of Space History, Smithsonian Institution
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
629.13/092/273
Synopsis
Women run wind tunnel experiments, direct air traffic, and fabricate airplanes. American women have been involved with flight from the beginning, but until 1940, most people believed women could not fly, that Amelia Earhart was an exception to the rule. World War II changed everything. "It is on the record thatwomen can fly as well as men," stated General Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces. The question became "Should women fly?" Deborah G. Douglas tells the story of this ongoing debate and its impact on American history. From Jackie Cochran, whose perseverance led to the formation of the Women's Army Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II to the recent achievements of Jeannie Flynn, the Air Force's first woman fighter pilot and Eileen Collins, NASA's first woman shuttle commander, Douglas introduces a host of determined women who overcame prejudice and became military fliers, airline pilots, and air and space engineers. Not forgotten are stories of flight attendants, air traffic controllers, and mechanics. American Women and Flight since 1940 is a revised and expanded edition of a Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum reference work. Long considered the single best reference work in the field, this new edition contains extensive new illustrations and a comprehensive bibliography.
LC Classification Number
TL539.D677 2003
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