American Prometheus (Pulitzer Prize Winner): The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
by Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin
A definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who led the Manhattan Project and later confronted the moral consequences of the atomic bomb.
About This Book
This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography examines the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a central figure in twentieth-century science and history.
The book details his leadership in the Manhattan Project during World War II and his subsequent struggle with the ethical implications of nuclear weapons.
Drawing on extensive research, the authors present a comprehensive portrait of Oppenheimer's scientific achievements and personal challenges.
The narrative explores the intersection of scientific progress, national security, and individual conscience in the atomic age.
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