Submarine Technology for the 21st Century
Stan Zimmerman served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1973, earning the basic parachute badge, German parachute wings and qualifying as a jumpmaster while serving in a special operations unit.  He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Northern Illinois University, and a Master of Arts in Journalism and Public Affairs from the American University in Washington, D.C.He has reported for radio and television stations, newspapers and newsletters.  His essays have appeared in the Almanac of Seapower, and the Naval Institute Proceedings. He was editor of Navy News & Undersea Technology between 1988 and 1994. During that period, he was elected chairman of the Washington Maritime and Naval Correspondents Circle, and secretary of the Congressional Periodical Press Gallery.He has won awards for his writing and broadcasting from the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Press Club, and the U.S. Naval Institute. He is author of the first edition of this book, as well as Submarine Design for the 21st Century. He lives with his wife and son in Sarasota, Fla.  An avid sailor, he also serves on the Southwest Florida Regional Harbor Board, and can be reached on Email at 102151.1147@compuserve.com