Rockwell, Theodore
The Rickover Effect: How One Man Made A Difference
- ISBN 13:
- 9780595745272
- author:
- Rockwell, Theodore
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- iUniverse
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 488
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 16.3 x 4.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Military Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Rickover Effect: How One Man Made a Difference By Theodore Rockwell This biography tells the story of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, a man who transformed the US Navy and the world's approach to nuclear power. Working alongside Rickover for 15 years as Technical Director, author Theodore Rockwell witnessed firsthand the impact of Rickover's vision on both bureaucracy and industry. Rickover was a complex figure, admired by some and reviled by others, as he pushed for radical change in his pursuit of harnessing the atom's power. Through meticulous research, Rockwell sheds light on this fascinating period in American history, revealing the challenges and triumphs that defined Rickover's remarkable career. With detailed insight into the inner workings of the nuclear navy and the world's first commercial atomic power station, The Rickover Effect offers a compelling portrait of a man who left an indelible mark on modern history.
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