Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project : insights into J. Robert Oppenheimer, "Father of the atomic bomb" / editor, Cynthia C. Kelly.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kelly, Cynthia C., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967.

Oppenheimer, J. Robert.

Manhattan Project (U.S.).

Atomic bomb--United States--History.

Atomic bomb.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 p.)

Place of Publication:

Singapore : World Scientific Publishing Company, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 Na

Contents:

CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING OPPENHEIMER; CHAPTER 2: LIFE AT LOS ALAMOS; CHAPTER 3: OPPENHEIMER'S PLACE IN HISTORY; CHAPTER 4: PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON OPPENHEIMER; APPENDICES; INDEX

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789812700933

9812700935

OCLC:

437181963