Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project: Insights Into J Robert Oppenheimer, Father of the Atomic Bomb (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789812565990)

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. 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. This book provides a spectrum of interpretations of Oppenheimer's life and scientific achievements. 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. 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.

Author: Cynthia C. Kelly
ISBN-10: 981256599X
ISBN-13: 9789812565990
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2005
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.10w x 0.36d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2006 pg. 665