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The Right Stuff. (librarians need to address problems confronting their profession) (Editorial)
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July 1, 1993| Author:
Quint, Barbara
| COPYRIGHT 1993 Information Today, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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In recounting the history of the Mercury 7 astronauts, Tom Wolfe's book and the movie that followed eulogized a set of qualities titled "the right stuff." A charismatic combination of personal courage, professional skill, and resourceful commitment to a goal, the "right stuff" gets the job done regardless of obstacles and with a self-effacement that subtly accents the glory of the accomplishment. Character, competence, and class are the key components of the "right stuff."
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