The problem with most books about aerospace propulsion is that: they can be too dry for reader to feel inspired
(especially for undergrads - the "uninitiated"
).
Well, afraid no more! This book is the opposite of 'dry'. Ignition! is a fun and captivating historical account of the development of rockets and space travel. If you are a student in mechanical or aerospace engineering, you will find this book to be an excellent motivational source and companion to your textbook in your Combustion Processes
and Aerospace Propulsion
courses.
The author John D. Clark himself is both an acclaimed scientist and a sci-fi novelist. So, both readers with and without a science background will appreciate the book's unique and engaging storytelling style. But don't let the fun novel-like writing style fool you, this book is no less rigorous than the best Physics textbooks out there. You will get the full account of historical rocket science down to every relevant combustion equation.
Are you ready for take off?
Buckle up, sit tight, and let the overqualified Chief Science Officer John D. Clark take you on a journey through the development of the explosive fuels strong enough to negate the relentless restraints of gravity!
About the author
John Drury Clark (1907-1988) was a famous American rocket fuel developer, chemist, and science fiction writer.
Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University
, best known for his works of science fiction books such as I, Robot
and the Foundation
trilogy.
The problem with most books about aerospace propulsion is that: they can be too dry for reader to feel inspired
(especially for undergrads - the "uninitiated"
).
Well, afraid no more! This book is the opposite of 'dry'. Ignition! is a fun and captivating historical account of the development of rockets and space travel. If you are a student in mechanical or aerospace engineering, you will find this book to be an excellent motivational source and companion to your textbook in your Combustion Processes
and Aerospace Propulsion
courses.
The author John D. Clark himself is both an acclaimed scientist and a sci-fi novelist. So, both readers with and without a science background will appreciate the book's unique and engaging storytelling style. But don't let the fun novel-like writing style fool you, this book is no less rigorous than the best Physics textbooks out there. You will get the full account of historical rocket science down to every relevant combustion equation.
Are you ready for take off?
Buckle up, sit tight, and let the overqualified Chief Science Officer John D. Clark take you on a journey through the development of the explosive fuels strong enough to negate the relentless restraints of gravity!
About the author
John Drury Clark (1907-1988) was a famous American rocket fuel developer, chemist, and science fiction writer.
Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University
, best known for his works of science fiction books such as I, Robot
and the Foundation
trilogy.