Pieces of the Action by Vannevar Bush

Join Alaka Halder and Wes Chow for a special Interintellect book club discussion to celebrate the Stripe Press reprint of Pieces of the Action by Vannevar Bush.

Instrumental to the development of radar, the proximity fuze, modern computer analysis, the mass production of penicillin, and sparking the Manhattan Project—Vannevar Bush (1890 – 1974) truly had a career full of multiple pieces of the action. An American engineer, inventor, and administrator who headed the U.S. Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD) during World War II, he catalyzed the creation of the National Science Foundation, and served as dean of the MIT School of Engineering.

In his memoir Pieces of the Action, first published in 1970, Bush reflects on a remarkable 60-year career and offers insights into one of the most innovative research and development ecosystems of the 20th century. His lessons on successfully leading pioneering initiatives, building bridges between people and disciplines, and working within complex organizations remain ever-relevant. 

The reprint is available from June 28, 2022 (you can pre-order now). We welcome you to attend whether or not you’ve had the chance to finish the book.

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