Dickson, Paul.
Sputnik : the shock of the century / Paul Dickson.
Documents the personal and political events surrounding the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 and provides a glimpse into the lives of the people responsible for creating the first man-made object in space.
Sputnik satellites -- History.
Artificial satellites, Russian -- Political aspects.
Astronautics and state -- United States -- Public opinion.
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.