Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project: Insights Into J. Robert Oppenheimer, "Father of the Atomic Bomb"
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9812564187 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 173 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Excellent An excellent and exciting collection of essays about Oppenheimer and the Southwest. Brimming with wonderful details. Not the first book to go to for Oppenheimer, of course, but useful for placing him in the context of the Southwest (particularly New Mexico, naturally) and for, again, lovely details omitted from the standard biographies.
The book also discusses Oppenheimer's connection to New Mexico, which hosted two of the Manhattan Project's most crucial sites, and addresses his lasting impact on contemporary science, international politics, and the postwar age.. Oppenheimer's life and work became central to 20th century history as he spearheaded the development of the atomic bomb that ended World War II. It approaches the extraordinary scientist and teacher from many perspectives, chronicling the years from his boyhood through his role as director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory and afterwards. This book provides a spectrum of interpretations of Oppenheimer's life and scientific achievements. 2004 marked the centennial of the birth of J Robert Oppenheimer, and brought historians and scholars, former students, nuclear physicists, and politicians together to celebrate this event