Defence and Discovery: Canada's Military Space Program, 1945-74 (Studies in Canadian Military History)

Godefroy, Andrew B.

ISBN 10: 077481960X / ISBN 13: 9780774819602

Published by UBC Press, 2012

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Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Defence and Discovery: Canada's Military Space Program, 1945-74 (Studies in Canadian Military History)
• Publisher: UBC Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 077481960X
• ISBN 13: 9780774819602
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

The Cold War space race between the United States and the Soviet Union is well documented, but few are aware of Canada’s early activities in this important arena of global power. Defence and Discovery represents the first comprehensive investigation into the origins, development, and impact of Canada’s space program from 1945 to 1974. Meticulously researched, it demonstrates the central role of the military in Canada’s early space research, illuminating a significant yet understudied period in Canada’s growth as a nation.

About the Author

Andrew B. Godefroy is a strategic analyst and historian with the Canadian Department of National Defence, as well as the editor-in-chief of the Canadian Army Journal. He previously served with the Directorate of Space Development, National Defence Headquarters, and was an official historian for the Canadian Space Agency.