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The Making of the Atomic Bomb

Richard Rhodes • Simon and Schuster • ISBN 9781451677614

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The Making of the Atomic Bomb

Richard Rhodes • Simon and Schuster • ISBN-13 9781451677614

ISBN-10 1451677618 • 2012 • 25th Anniversary Edition

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ISBN 9781451677614 • Completeness 73

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The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes is a comprehensive historical account of the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. It covers the scientific breakthroughs, political decisions, and ethical dilemmas faced by the scientists and leaders involved in the Manhattan Project. The book is a detailed narrative that explores the complex interplay of science, politics, and human ambition that led to the creation of nuclear weapons.

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Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Paperback25th Anniversary Edition2012
Pages: 896Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: Richard Rhodes

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Category: 20th Century HistoryCategory: American HistoryCategory: BiographyCategory: Ethics In ScienceCategory: History Of ScienceCategory: Military HistoryCategory: Nuclear PhysicsCategory: Political HistoryInfluenced by: J. Robert OppenheimerInfluenced by: Albert EinsteinInfluenced by: Leo SzilardInfluenced: Contemporary HistoriansInfluenced: Science WritersInfluenced: Policy MakersCornerstone of: Historical accounts of the development of nuclear weapons

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