J. Robert Oppenheimer: 'shatterer Of Worlds'
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Peter Goodchild
Binding: Hardback
Published: BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography, J. Robert Oppenheimer: 'shatterer Of Worlds', chronicles the life and profound impact of the theoretical physicist who spearheaded the Manhattan Project. Peter Goodchild uncovers the complex personality and moral dilemmas faced by the man often called the father of the atomic bomb. The narrative details Oppenheimer's scientific brilliance, his leadership during a pivotal moment in history, and the subsequent ethical quandaries that haunted him. It presents a meticulous account of the scientific race to develop nuclear weapons and its devastating consequences. This authoritative work illustrates the immense power of human ingenuity and the heavy burden of its application, offering a critical examination of a figure who irrevocably altered the course of the 20th century.
Author: Peter Goodchild
Binding: Hardback
Published: BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography, J. Robert Oppenheimer: 'shatterer Of Worlds', chronicles the life and profound impact of the theoretical physicist who spearheaded the Manhattan Project. Peter Goodchild uncovers the complex personality and moral dilemmas faced by the man often called the father of the atomic bomb. The narrative details Oppenheimer's scientific brilliance, his leadership during a pivotal moment in history, and the subsequent ethical quandaries that haunted him. It presents a meticulous account of the scientific race to develop nuclear weapons and its devastating consequences. This authoritative work illustrates the immense power of human ingenuity and the heavy burden of its application, offering a critical examination of a figure who irrevocably altered the course of the 20th century.