Eisenhower's Fine Group of Fellows examines the contributions and management of civilians during the Eisenhower administration. Valerie Adams provides a concise history of the roles played by civilian advisers in developing a national security strategy. By examining the successful utilization of civilians in the Eisenhower administration, Adams draws lessons for the future from our recent past. The cooperation of Eisenhower's administration was exemplary in many aspects, including: the management of ad hoc civilian committees, the utilization of science and technology, and the personal leadership of Eisenhower himself. Eisenhower's Fine Group of Fellows draws a blueprint from the past for the future and is of great interest to historians of the period and forward thinkers.

"Adams takes a novel approach.... Adams has crafted a solidly researched and clearly written book that skillfully explains Eisenhower's evolving thoughts on nuclear warfare and effectively demonstrates how his concerns about the economy influenced the administration's national security strategy." - H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online, January 2009