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Powering Apollo: James E. Webb of NASA (New Series in NASA History)
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by W. Henry Lambright
Sales Rank: 1050902
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Cover Type: Paperback with 288 pages
Published by: The Johns Hopkins University Press; New Ed edition December 1, 1998
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0801862051
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0801862052
Book Dimensions:
8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
Weighs: 14.4 ounces
From Library Journal
James E. Webb was not a household name during the 1960s Apollo moon program, as were many of the astronauts. But as NASA administrator from 1961 to 1968, he provided the leadership that steered the fledgling space agency on a course to the moon, and he is generally acknowledged as being the standard by which subsequent NASA administrators are judged. Lambright (political science and public administration, Syracuse Univ.) looks at Webb's career from his stint as budget bureau director and under secretary of state during the Truman administration, to his work in private industry, to his appointment by JFK as NASA head, a post he accepted reluctantly but in which he came into his own as a manager par excellence. Focusing on Webb's administrative skills, Lambright makes the case that the United States beat the Russians to the moon largely because "we out-managed them." While this book leaves the reader wishing for a proper biography that would reveal more of the man behind one of the greatest technological achievements of the century, it is still highly recommended for academic and large public libraries as a thoroughgoing account of Webb's achievements.?Thomas J. Frieling, Bainbridge Coll., Ga.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Review
"The reputation of James Webb is hostage to Apollo. He, more than any other single individual, made Apollo happen This fine biography will keep his memory warm." -- Science
Reader Reviews
A nice book about the second NASA administrator who able to guide NASA from the early days of the Mercury program to right up to the first journey to the moon (Apollo 8) when Webb was forced to leave as the Nixon Administration took over. The book is divided into two parts. The first third of the book describes Webb's early years including his employment with the State Department, the Bureau of the Budget and Republic Supply, a division of Kerr-McGee. The remainder of the book focuses on Webb's involvement in the development of the NASA management system and the problems he overcame to get Apollo to the Moon. In general, I found the book quite interesting. There are many descriptions of the personal battles he had to fight with contractors, the congress and his own top-level employees, how set up the NASA management system, his involvement with the academic world and in how upper management viewed various disasters and triumphs. The management system which he developed for the largest engineering and research effort mankind has ever undertaken, carried on well after he left NASA. For example, the Apollo 11 moon landing took place when it was suppose to even the there was a new Nixon appointed leader. This management system carried on well into the Space Shuttle and Space Station programs. I also found it refreshing that Jim Webb felt a sense of personal responsibility for the loss of the Apollo 1 crew. Compare that to the finger pointing associated with the Challenger explosion and the majority of today's politicians. After finishing the book, I came away with the feeling that Jim Webb was truly believed in the dream that mankind should explore space and made every effort to make this dream a reality.
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