Zachary, G Pascal

Endless Frontier: Vannevar Bush, Engineer of the American Century

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ISBN 13:
9781501196454
author:
Zachary, G Pascal
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Free Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
560
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15 x 4.3 centimetres (0.6
Genre:
Biography, Military, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£18.76

Description

Vannevar Bush, the polymath behind America's technological breakthroughs, is a fascinating figure whose impact on the 20th century is still felt today. This engaging biography reveals the life and work of Bush, who played a pivotal role in the development of the Manhattan Project, the military-industrial complex, and the concept of permanent government support for science and engineering. From his early days as a pioneer in computer science to his later advocacy for a permanent system of federal funding for university research, Bush's vision for the future of science and technology was both forward-thinking and nuanced. This book, written by G. Pascal Zachary, brings to life an American original, a man whose contributions to science, technology, and politics continue to shape our world. Through Bush's story, Zachary sheds light on the complexities of his character, revealing a man who was both a champion of progress and a warning voice against the dangers of unchecked technological advancement.

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