A Man in Charge

by Morris Philipson

An old-fashioned man of character, Conrad Taylor is executive vice-president of an eastern university who, after leading a satisfying and well-ordered life, finds himself suddenly on shaky ground, struggling to do the right thing in the face of crisis, confrontation, and opportunity. A Man in Charge is an intricate novel about the uncertainties of personal power and the discovery of its limits.

364 pages, Paperback

First published May 22, 1979

About the author

American novelist and long-time director of the University of Chicago Press.