American Prometheus by Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin
The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
"American Prometheus" is a biography that explores the life of the physicist who led the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb during World War II. This book offers a comprehensive look at his personal life, scientific achievements, and the moral implications of his work. It also delves into his political activism, his blacklisting during the McCarthy era, and his struggle with depression and cancer.
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- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 721
- Original Language
- English
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