Download or read book The Origins and Technology of the Advanced Extravehicular Space Suit written by Gary Lee Harris and published by Amer Astronautical Society. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from primary and secondary sources, Harris (no credentials noted) traces the development of the space suit from the earliest research during World War II to the suits designed for use on the International Space Station. He outlines a process of incremental development and tells of the obstacles created by bureaucratic and political conflict. Numerous black and white photographs and diagrams are included. c. Book News Inc.