Название: Rickover: Controversy and Genius: A Biography
Автор(ы): Polmar Norman, Allen Thomas B.
Издательство: Simon and Schuster
Год: 1982
Страниц: 745
Язык: English
Формат: PDF
Размер: 35,45 MB
The Biography of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the acknowledges "Father of the Nuclear Navy". Rickover was an acknowledged leader and engineering genius, he was also known for his ascorbic personality. He served his country for 60 years in the Navy.Over these years he made many powerful friends and just as powerful enemies. Finally president Reagan was able to retire him, something two previous presidents weren't able to do. This is a well research and penetrating biography. Hyman Rickover had more impact on the Navy than anyone else in its history. He was enormously effective in manipulating the bureaucracy and political power. Indeed, after being passed over twice for rear admiral normally requiring mandatory retirement, he called in some political markers and he was awarded the promotion. He used his position to try to influence American education, worried that a Soviet leadership in a technological world would disadvantage this country. At one time, he controlled more public funds than perhaps anyone else in government, but he was also adamant that contractors be accountable for the way the funds were spent.