Sonic wind : the story of John Paul Stapp and how a renegade doctor became the fastest man on Earth
(Book - Regular Print)
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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : W W Norton & Co Inc, 2015., New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton and Company, [2015].
Physical Desc
411 pages ; 25 cm
Status
Embry Riddle Aero University - ASASA - Aviation Safety & Security Archives
TL140.S688 R93 2015
1 available
TL140.S688 R93 2015
1 available
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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : W W Norton & Co Inc, 2015., New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton and Company, [2015].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Documents the pivotal contributions of the late scientific visionary behind the development of seatbelts and ejection seats, outlining his dramatic experiments and battles for safety legislation that have been credited with saving millions of lives.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Embry Riddle Aero University - ASASA - Aviation Safety & Security Archives | TL140.S688 R93 2015 | Find It Now |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Aeronautics -- Safety measures -- Research -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Biographies.
Biophysicists -- United States -- Biography.
Motor vehicles -- Safety appliances -- Research -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Stapp, John P. -- (John Paul), -- 1910-1999.
United States. -- Air Force -- Officers -- Biography.
Biographies.
Biophysicists -- United States -- Biography.
Motor vehicles -- Safety appliances -- Research -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Stapp, John P. -- (John Paul), -- 1910-1999.
United States. -- Air Force -- Officers -- Biography.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ryan, C. (2015). Sonic wind: the story of John Paul Stapp and how a renegade doctor became the fastest man on Earth . W W Norton & Co Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ryan, Craig, 1953-. 2015. Sonic Wind: The Story of John Paul Stapp and How a Renegade Doctor Became the Fastest Man On Earth. W W Norton & Co Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ryan, Craig, 1953-. Sonic Wind: The Story of John Paul Stapp and How a Renegade Doctor Became the Fastest Man On Earth W W Norton & Co Inc, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ryan, Craig. Sonic Wind: The Story of John Paul Stapp and How a Renegade Doctor Became the Fastest Man On Earth W W Norton & Co Inc, 2015.
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