The Sputnik Challenge

Reviews / Votes

'Robert Divine provides a fascinating look at the early space race, and in particular at Eisenhower's handling of the Sputnik calamity. He vividly recreates the national hysteria over the first two Sputnik launches.'
John de la Mothe, University of Ottawa, Nature, Vol 366, 1993 'it would be unfortunate if this fascinating study of an important aspect of his presidency passed unnoticed ... Carefully researched, highly readable ... this is a valuable addition to our growing appreciation of the Eisenhower presidency.'
Giles Alston, University of Essex, International Affairs, Vol. 70, No. 1, January 1994 'While one can be forgiven for sighing slightly at yet another book on Ike, it would be unfortunate if this fascinating study of an important aspect of his presidency passed unnoticed. Carefull researched, high readable ... a valuable addition to our growing appreciation of the Eisenhower presidency.'
Giles Alston, University of Essex, International Affairs, (70:1), January 1994 Divine provides a balanced analysis of Eisenhower's response to Sputnik...lucid and detailed study... * Intelligence and National Security Vol 9 no 4 *