About this book
Meeting of the Board by Alan Edward Nourse drops you into a single combustible morning at the Robling Titanium Corporation, where one nervous executive’s day promises to expose the brittle mechanics of corporate life. This sharp, satirical short story blends mid-century science fiction sensibilities with literary wit as Walter Towne, Vice President in Charge of Production, navigates union tensions, production reports, and the quiet dread of an impending showdown.
Nourse captures the anxieties of 1960s industrial America—labor unrest, technological pressure, and managerial posturing—while skewering bureaucracy with sly humor and humane insight. The narrative balances crisp dialogue and vivid scene-setting, offering social commentary on power, responsibility, and the small compromises that define workplaces. Though grounded in its era, the themes of conformity, fear, and institutional absurdity remain strikingly relevant.
Ideal for listeners who love satirical fiction, science fiction short stories, and sharp literary prose, this audiobook rewards commuters, short-form fiction fans, and anyone drawn to incisive examinations of human foibles within technological and corporate systems. Listen for a tight, witty tale that entertains while it provokes thought.
