Description
"A beautiful demonstration of how curiosity and wonder brought our planet together to accomplish the impossible." - Dagogo Altraide, creator of ColdFusion and author of New Thinking
#1 New Release in History of Astronomy, Space Science, and Aeronautics & Astronautics
The plaque they left behind reads, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind." But was the Apollo 11 moon landing mission really a global endeavor? How did people outside the United States view these "rocket men"?
Against the political backdrop of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union, was it, indeed, "For all mankind"? Dr. Tanya Harrison and Dr. Danny Bednar have talked to individuals from a variety of locations outside the United States, to see how this event touched the lives of people across the world.
Enthusiasts of space travel, the Apollo missions, and the moon landings will love this book. These previously untold stories reveal the impact of the moon landings around the globe, and what having a "man on the moon" meant to the international community.
In this exciting book...
- Find interviews with eight non-Americans to get their perspectives
- Be inspired by their memories of the event
- Learn more about one of the most historic events in human history
If you liked A Man on the Moon, Rocket Men or First Man, you will love For All Humankind.
About the Author
Dr. Tanya Harrison calls herself a "professional martian." She has spent over a decade working as a scientist and in mission operations on multiple NASA Mars missions, including the Curiosity and Opportunity rovers. Her specialty lies in geomorphology: the study of a planet's evolution based on its surface features. Before Mars however, Tanya had her head in the stars as an astronomer studying the metal content of star clusters and recurring novae systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Western Ontario, a Masters in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Wesleyan University, and a B.Sc. in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Washington. Currently she is the Director of Research for Arizona State University's Space Technology and Science ("NewSpace") Initiative. Tanya is also an advocate for advancing the status of women in science and for accessibility in the geosciences. You can find her prolifically tweeting about the Red Planet and her experiences with both #WomenInSTEM and #DisabledInSTEM as @tanyaofmars. Dr. Danny Bednar is a geographer of space and researcher with the Canadian Space Agency. His areas of interest include the use of satellites in the fight against climate change and the robotic exploration of our solar system. He holds a PhD in Geography, with a focus on climate change policy from Western University, Canada, where he has also been teaching about space exploration since 2012. Danny holds a Master of Arts in Geography with a specialization in Environment & Sustainability from Western University and received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg studying political philosophy and environmental science. Danny is passionate about mental health awareness and sharing his own experiences with depression and anxiety. He is also an advocate for the elimination of barriers for low-income students in education. In his spare time, Danny finds baroque music annoying and is passionate about providing a better life for all cats on Earth. He can be found on Twitter @DannyBednar.
Reviews
"Harrison and Bednar's rich narrative serves to make the moon landing an inclusive event in human history. Told through a diverse set of characters from every continent, they deftly explores the intersectional impact of humankind's biggest step." - Zara Stone, journalist and author of The Future of Science is Female.
"The messages of hope and inspiration in this book are very much of a time, but they are also timeless. Maybe they speak to the ability humans have to overcome seemingly impossible challenges...but apparently only when we feel like it. As we stand at the new crossroads of space exploration and look forward, perhaps we should glance backward, too, and remember from whence we came. Because Apollo set the bar high. Very, very high." - Geoff Notkin, President of the National Space Society and former host of Meteorite Men on The Discovery Channel
"An absolute delight! By telling the story of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing through the eyes of observers from around the world, Dr. Tanya Harrison and Dr. Danny Bednar bring a freshness to it that is utterly beguiling. I would defy anyone not to be inspired by these extraordinary accounts from people who were, in turn, inspired by what they saw and experienced over 50 years ago. I know I was." - Dr. Andrew Maynard, scientist and author of Films from the Future and Future Rising
"Tanya Harrison and Daniel Bednar invite us to re-live one of humanity's proudest moments through a series of vivid, intimate, and refreshingly diverse accounts that challenge our perspectives and remind us that space exploration is a global pursuit with global benefit. Like the Apollo program itself, For All Humankind is both momentous and inspiring, the kind of stories that stay with you forever. - Kellie Gerardi
"A beautiful demonstration of how curiosity and wonder brought our planet together to accomplish the impossible." - Dagogo Altraide, creator of ColdFusion and author of New Thinking
Book Information
ISBN 9781642500967
Author Dr. Tanya Harrison
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Mango Media
Publisher Mango Media
