Brighter Than 1000 Suns: The Moral & Political History Of The Atomic Scientists
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert Jungk
Binding: Hardback
Published: Victor Gollancz & Rupert Hart-Davis, 1958
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket clipped and has light general wear under plastic protective jacket, back end page split down spine edge exposing inner binding but doesn't affect integrity of book
Dr. Robert Jungk's Brighter Than 1000 Suns chronicles the profound moral and political dilemmas faced by the atomic scientists who ushered in the nuclear age. This compelling historical account uncovers the intricate web of decisions, ethical struggles, and political pressures that shaped the development of the atomic bomb. It presents a sobering narrative of scientific responsibility and the far-reaching consequences of technological advancement. The work illustrates the personal and collective journeys of these brilliant minds, grappling with the immense power they unleashed upon the world. Jungk's meticulous research details a pivotal period in human history, offering critical insights into the intersection of science, ethics, and global power dynamics.
Author: Robert Jungk
Binding: Hardback
Published: Victor Gollancz & Rupert Hart-Davis, 1958
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket clipped and has light general wear under plastic protective jacket, back end page split down spine edge exposing inner binding but doesn't affect integrity of book
Dr. Robert Jungk's Brighter Than 1000 Suns chronicles the profound moral and political dilemmas faced by the atomic scientists who ushered in the nuclear age. This compelling historical account uncovers the intricate web of decisions, ethical struggles, and political pressures that shaped the development of the atomic bomb. It presents a sobering narrative of scientific responsibility and the far-reaching consequences of technological advancement. The work illustrates the personal and collective journeys of these brilliant minds, grappling with the immense power they unleashed upon the world. Jungk's meticulous research details a pivotal period in human history, offering critical insights into the intersection of science, ethics, and global power dynamics.