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Topic: U.S. Spacesuits, 2nd Edition (Thomas, McMann)
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cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 03-12-2011 09:45 AM
U.S. Spacesuits by Kenneth S. Thomas and Harold J. McMann US Spacesuits offers a unique insight into the world of spacesuit development. It explains how our routine use of clothing provides a link to the functions of spacesuits, and why spacesuits are far more than just garments -- they are a last refuge for survival in disaster, or act as a personalized spacecraft that allows direct contact and interaction with everything beyond our world.Successfully meeting the challenges to creating safe, reliable and comfortable spacesuits is an ongoing effort that has spanned over four decades. The book includes over 100 design models and 13 manufacturers that have thus far supported civilian and defense spacesuit programs. Both authors have unparalleled experience in US spacesuit development, and this ensures a technically accurate and historically interesting text. The book is also illustrated by a unique collection that includes scores of never previously reproduced photographs. US Spacesuits is the most accurate and comprehensive text about the general topic of spacesuits, and US spacesuits in particular, that has ever been produced. - Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Springer-Praxis* (May 2011)
- ISBN-10: 144199565X
- ISBN-13: 978-1441995650
Note: This is a second edition; the first one came out in 2006.*Springer link to the first edition (couldn't find a link to this edition). |
dsenechal Member Posts: 539 From: Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-12-2011 11:43 AM
I have the first edition, which is great. Does any one know if the 2nd edition will have any significant changes over the original? |
arjuna unregistered
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posted 03-12-2011 02:42 PM
Good question. |
PeterO Member Posts: 399 From: North Carolina Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-12-2011 05:56 PM
The Springer Praxis website only lists the first edition.EDIT: Oops, never mind. I just noticed you'd already said that in the original post. |
kr4mula Member Posts: 642 From: Cinci, OH Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 03-15-2011 02:29 PM
I asked Ken Thomas about the second edition and he reports that it contains mostly corrections from the first one. |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-21-2011 12:39 AM
The Springer link to the 2nd edition.Release Date: November 29, 2011. |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-21-2011 04:00 AM
Book collectors know that the 1st edition of a book is the most valuable... even with mistakes inside which are corrected in the 2nd edition. Thanks for pointing this out! |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 11-03-2011 03:55 PM
The book is available from Springer's web site. |