Book · 2024 · History
Challenger
A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
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Adam thank you so much for coming on the book review podcast a fascinating book challenger a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space really appreciate you coming on thank you for having that was my conversation with Adam Higginbotham author of challenger a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space.
Why people recommend it
Challenger by Adam Higginbotham is a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space, detailing the tragic events surrounding the 1986 space shuttle accident. On The Book Review podcast in July 2024, host Gilbert Cruz welcomed the author to discuss the harrowing narrative and praised the publication as a fascinating account of a shocking moment in NASA history. Throughout the interview, Cruz introduced the guest and his work, ultimately concluding the episode with a strong recommendation for the harrowing tale of space exploration and catastrophe. Additionally, guest Adam Higginbotham referenced Diane Vaughan's academic concept regarding the normalization of deviance within complex decision-making processes, comparing the organizational pressures leading up to the Chernobyl accident with those behind the Challenger disaster. The discussion highlighted the systemic issues and carefully governed practices that gradually drifted off course, contributing to the ultimate tragedy. Together, the host and author examined the profound human and technical elements that defined the disaster, offering listeners a comprehensive look into the historical and cultural factors captured within the pages of the book.
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“Adam higin Bam's new book is called Challenger a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space”
“I'm here with Adam Higginbotham the author of challenge a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space his new book which tells the tale of the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster”
“Adam thank you so much for coming on the book review podcast a fascinating book challenger a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space really appreciate you coming on thank you for having that was my conversation with Adam Higginbotham author of challenger a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space”
Adam Higginbotham the normalization of deviants which is this idea that in complex decision-making processes like those leadi… 1
“the normalization of deviants which is this idea that in complex decision-making processes like those leading to the Chernobyl accident and the challeng of disaster you know those concerns bured with making the decisions start off with a series of extremely carefully governed and defined practices for what constitutes acceptable risk and normal behavior”
