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Reflections of a Technocrat : Managing Defense, Air, and Space Programs during the Cold War

By Dr. John L. McLucas; Kenneth J. Alnwick; Lawrence R. Benson

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Title: Reflections of a Technocrat : Managing Defense, Air, and Space Programs during the Cold War  
Author: Dr. John L. McLucas; Kenneth J. Alnwick; Lawrence R. Benson
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Language: English
Subject: Non Fiction, Political Science, Cold War
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Publisher: Air University Press
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John L. Mcluca, B. D., Alnwick, K. J., & Benson, L. R. (n.d.). Reflections of a Technocrat : Managing Defense, Air, and Space Programs during the Cold War. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.cc/


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When the Cold War set off a prolonged arms race and space competition with the Soviet Union, this well-educated cadre of the greatest generation was ready to provide the technical and managerial expertise needed to meet the Soviet challenge. Combining patriotism with a desire to be on the cutting edge of technology, these “technocrats” played key roles in the defense industry, university and federal research centers, the military services, and other government agencies.

 
 



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