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David E. Lilienthal : the journey of an American liberal /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Neuse, Steven M., 1941-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Knoxville : University of Tennessee Press, [1996]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Lilienthal, David Eli, > 1899-1981.
Statesmen > United States > Biography.
Tennessee Valley Authority > History.
Energy policy > United States > History > 20th century.
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission > History.
Nuclear energy > Government policy > United States > History.
Development and Resources Corporation > History.
Economic development projects > History > 20th century.
Table of Contents:
  • The formative years
  • Depauw College, Harvard Law School, and Helen
  • A young professional makes his mark
  • The Wisconsin Public Service Commission : crucible for a reformer
  • TVA : the tumultuous years
  • TVA : vindication and consolidation
  • Crafting a vision
  • TVA : wartime administration and expansion
  • The atomic trust : bright fires, bright hopes
  • The atomic trust : reality
  • Mid-century passage : transformation and transition
  • Lilienthal and the world
  • Life at a "high trot" : unfinished business
  • Assessment.