{"product_id":"icbm-making-weapons-that-changed-the-world","title":"ICBM: The Making of the Weapon That Changed the World by G. Harry Stine Hardcover","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis book provides an eyewitness history of the development of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Key topics and details covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor's Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by a former ICBM engineer, the text reads like a diary, offering vivid portrayals of the scientists and generals involved in the U.S. program. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContent:\u003c\/b\u003e The book covers the design, construction, and history of intercontinental ballistic missiles in the United States. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique Insights:\u003c\/b\u003e It includes personal insights into the challenges of large scientific projects, such as erratic funding and program alterations. It also features previously unpublished material on the early Soviet ICBM program. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor's Opinions:\u003c\/b\u003e Stine presents a highly opinionated account, intermingling debatable opinions with facts, including the assertion that a defense against ICBMs (like the Strategic Defense Initiative) is imperative. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787744120909,"sku":"2266","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-2654695.jpg?v=1777740501","url":"https:\/\/www.uniquecollectibles.ca\/products\/icbm-making-weapons-that-changed-the-world","provider":"Unique Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}