David E. Lilienthal
Subtitle: the journey of an American liberal
By: Steven M. Neuse.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: University of Tennessee Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Knoxville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 406
Subjects: Lilienthal, David Eli, 1899-1981.; Tennessee Valley Authority -- History.; U.S. Atomic Energy Commission -- History.; Development and Resources Corporation -- History.; Statesmen -- United States -- Biography.; Energy policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Nuclear energy -- Government policy -- United States -- History.; Economic development projects -- History -- 20th century.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-398) and index.
Table of contents: title: The formative years; title: Depauw College, Harvard Law School, and Helen; title: A young professional makes his mark; title: The Wisconsin Public Service Commission : crucible for a reformer; title: TVA : the tumultuous years; title: TVA : vindication and consolidation; title: Crafting a vision; title: TVA : wartime administration and expansion; title: The atomic trust : bright fires, bright hopes; title: The atomic trust : reality; title: Mid-century passage : transformation and transition; title: Lilienthal and the world; title: Life at a "high trot" : unfinished business; title: Assessment.