The Challenger Launch Decision: Risky Technology, Culture, and Deviance at NASA by Vaughan, Diane

University of Chicago Press, 1997-04-15. 1. paperback. Used: Good.

University of Chicago Press, 1997-04-15. 1. paperback. Used:Good.

Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Near Fine. 1997. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Paperback. Trade PB . Minor shelf wear. ; First trade paperback edition, first printing with no other printings listed. Nice tight copy, no names inside, appears unread and near as new. Cover design uncredited showing NASA photo of the Challenger explosion. Very heavy book and priced accordingly. ; 592 pages; When the space shuttle Challenger exploded soon after launch on January 28th, 1986 it was witnessed by millions watching on TV around the world. This extremely detailed account of the steps leading up to that fateful decision helps prove that what occurred was not skulduggery or misconduct but a disastrous mistake caused by history, power, and politics at NASA that allowed managers to accept as normal high risk strategies. .

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Appears unread. Illustrated with some diagrams. Covered in adhesive plastic.

University Of Chicago Press, 1997-04-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!