Nuclear Navy, 1946-1962 Tapa dura - 1974

University of Chicago Press, 1974. hardcover. Ships same or next business day . 9x6x1.

The University of Chicago Press, 1974. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0226332195

Chicago & London: The University of Chicago Press, 1974. Very Good condition. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO fading. Sharp corners. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight, NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Previous owner's name on the front free endpaper. All other pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. With 32 photographs, 8 charts and 2 figures. Foreword. Preface. 12 chapters: Control of the Sea; The Idea and the Challenge; The Question of Leadership; The Structure of Responsibility; Emerging Patterns of Technical Management; Prototypes and Submarines; Toward a Nuclear Fleet; Nuclear Power Beyond the Navy; Propulsion of the Fleet; Building the Nuclear Fleet; Fleet Operation and Maintenance; The Measure of Accomplishment. Appendix 1: Table of Organization. Appendix 2: Construction of the Nuclear Navy. Appendix 3: Financial Data. Also Abbreviations, Notes, Sources, and Index. Bound in the original blue boards, stamped in bright silver on the spine.. First Printing of the… Leer más

Chicago, Illinois: The University of Chicago Press, 1974. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. Very good. xv, [1], 477, [3] pages. Includes Illustrations, Foreword, and Preface, as well as chapters on Control of the Sea; The Idea and the Challenge; The Question of Leadership; The Structure of Responsibility; Emerging Patterns of Technical Management; Prototypes and Submarines; Toward a Nuclear Fleet; Nuclear Power Beyond the Navy; Propulsion of the Fleet; Building the Nuclear Fleet; Fleet Operation and Maintenance; and The Measure of Accomplishment. Appendix 1: Table of Organization. Appendix 2: Construction of the Nuclear Navy. Appendix 3: Financial Data. Also includes Abbreviations, Notes, Sources, and Index. Richard Greening Hewlett (February 12, 1923 - September 1, 2015) was an American public historian best known for his work as the Chief Historian of the United States Atomic Energy Commission. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps doing work… Leer más

University of Chicago Press. Collectible - Good. SIGNED/INSCRIBED! Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1974. 1st edition. 8vo. xv,477pp. Illus. Inscribed by authors on half title page. Good book. Good dust jacket. In polypropylene bag. (nuclear warships, history) Inquire if you need further information.