From Polaris to Trident: The Development of US Fleet Ballistic Missile Technology

Graham Spinardi

ISBN 10: 052105401X / ISBN 13: 9780521054010

Editore: Cambridge Univ Pr, 2008

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• Titolo: From Polaris to Trident: The Development of US Fleet Ballistic Missile Technology
• Editore: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 052105401X
• ISBN 13: 9780521054010
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Brand New
• Peso: 0,42 chilogrammi

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Riassunto

This book provides an historical account of one of the key weapons developments of the nuclear age.

Recensione

'... it is an intriguing account of the political background, aims and technology of the fleet ballistic missile system ... [It] is clear and anyone interested in ballistic missile politics and technology will find it fascinating.' Journal of Naval Engineering

'It is quite simply, the most carefully researched, scholarly and objective account I have read on the FBM program.' Rear Admiral Robert H. Wertheim

'Since World War II the western world has become adept at designing and managing extremely large and complex technological projects that greatly influence the course of contemporary history. Graham Spinardi's history of the Fleet Ballistic Missile Project provides a pioneering, detailed and engaging history of creativity massively organized.' Tom Hughes, University of Pennsylvania