Martin J. Sherwin, Kai Bird
American Prometheus: the Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375412028
- author:
- Martin J. Sherwin, Kai Bird
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Random House USA INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 721
- Genre:
- Physics Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer This biography offers a deeply informed and riveting account of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and times, from his early career to his central role in the Cold War. Oppenheimer's story is one of paradox and contradiction, as he led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war, only to later confront the moral consequences of scientific progress. Through twenty-five years of meticulous research, Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin capture Oppenheimer's multifaceted personality and the turbulent decades of America's transformation. Their masterful account is a work of voluminous scholarship and lucid insight, providing a nuanced understanding of Oppenheimer's essential nature and the complexities of his most damaging behavior. A magisterial biography that sets Oppenheimer's life and times in context, this book is a compelling and deeply informative read for anyone interested in the intersection of science, history, and human nature.
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