Encyclopedia of Women in Aviation and Space (Library Binding)

by Rosanne Welch (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Of the books on female aviators, aeronauts, and astronauts currently in print, few match the geographic and chronological scope of this work. Welch, a former high school teacher and current story editor for the television series Touched By an Angel, has compiled 280 entries covering individuals as well as organizations, events, objects (safety belts/safety harnesses, space shuttles), and places having something to do with women and flight. It is impossible, however, for a work of this sort to be truly comprehensive, and a statement of the criteria used for selection would have been useful. The alphabetically arranged entries vary considerably in length and detail, and cross references are used inconsistently and are occasionally erroneous. Although not an essential purchase, this might find a place in women's studies or aviation collections. (Index not seen.)?Nancy Curtis, Univ. of Maine Lib., Orono
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Groundbreaking events involving women in aviation have occurred on every continent, from the flights of Beryl Markham in Kenya to those of Nancy Bird in Australia and Shannon W. Lucid of the United States. This encyclopedia examines women in aviation in the 20th century, from the dawn of powered flight to the space station of the late 1990s. From balloonists and gliders to military flyers and astronauts, this reference source includes women from all over the world. The entries focus on people, places, events, universities, professional organizations, and terminology. Entries include: the Air Transport Authority; the Civil Air Patrol; Amelia Earhart; Christa McAuliffe; the Powder Puff Derby; Sally Kristen ride; and the Women Military Aviators Assocation.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 286 pages
• Publisher: ABC-Clio Inc (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874369584
• ISBN-13: 978-0874369588
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,136,901 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Danielle's Famous Book Review, May 5, 2000

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This book is very good book it accesses you to very useful information. I enjoyed learning about women that concored scace and flight!