The Rickover Effect: How One Man Made a Difference
Description
This revealing account explores how Admiral Hyman G. Rickover shaped the United States Navy’s nuclear-powered fleet and transformed the standards of innovation, discipline, and accountability within military leadership. It traces the forces behind his remarkable success, as well as the conflicts that ultimately put his position at risk despite strong support from Congress and the President. Drawing on firsthand knowledge and historical perspective, the book offers a compelling portrait of a controversial, determined leader and examines the lasting impact one individual can have on an institution.
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paperback
Naval Institute Press
Published Jan 1, 1992
411 pages
ISBN: 9781557507020
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First Published
1992
Language
eng
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