Buss, Jared S.

Willy Ley: Prophet of the Space Age

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ISBN 13:: 9780813068244
author:: Buss, Jared S.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University Press of Florida
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Literary, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Willy Ley: Prophet of the Space Age This biography uncovers the fascinating story of Willy Ley, a science writer and rocketeer who played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of space travel. Born in Germany, Ley's life was marked by his involvement in amateur rocketry before it fell under Nazi control, forcing him to flee to America. In this book, Jared S. Buss sheds light on the complex relationship between science popularization, mass media, and scientific advocacy in the twentieth century through Ley's extraordinary career. From forging a new life as a weapons expert and journalist during World War II to his work as a rocket researcher after the war, Ley's story is one of passion, perseverance, and vision. Ley's legacy extends beyond his own lifetime, inspiring generations of young space cadets to imagine a future of interplanetary travel. This biography provides a valuable case study of his remarkable life and its enduring impact on our understanding of space exploration.

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