Luftfahrtforschung und Luftfahrtmythos

The book "Aviation Research and Aviation Myth" by Sabine Höhler offers an in-depth analysis of the development of aviation research in Germany between 1880 and 1910. It highlights the cultural and scientific aspects of flying during a time when the dream of flight was taking on new dimensions. Höhler focuses particularly on the scientific ballooning of German aviation clubs and demonstrates how these activities served both as a scientific project and as a reflection of the societal ambivalences of the era. The author combines historical research with a critical examination of the aviation myths that emerged during this time. This book is an unaltered reprint and is aimed at those interested in the natural sciences as well as the history of aviation.