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Brotherhood Of The Bomb: The Tangled Lives And Loyalties Of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, And Edward Teller-used
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Gregg Herken'S Brotherhood Of The Bomb Is The Fascinating Story Of The Men Who Founded The Nuclear Age, Fully Told For The First Timethe Story Of The Twentieth Century Is Largely The Story Of The Power Of Science And Technology. Within That Story Is The Incredible Tale Of The Human Conflict Between Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, And Edward Tellerthe Scientists Most Responsible For The Advent Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction.How Did Scienceand Its Practitionersenlisted In The Service Of The State During The Second World War, Become A Slave To Its Patron During The Cold War? The Story Of These Three Men, Builders Of The Bombs, Is Fundamentally About Loyaltyto Country, To Science, And To Each Otherand About The Wrenching Choices That Had To Be Made When These Allegiances Came Into Conflict.Gregg Herken Gives Us The Behindthescenes Account Based Upon A Decade Of Research, Interviews, And Newly Released Freedom Of Information Act And Russian Documents. Brotherhood Of The Bomb Is A Vital Slice Of American History Told Authoritativelyand Grippinglyfor The First Time.
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- Q: What is 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' about? A: 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' by Gregg Herken explores the lives and loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller, detailing their roles in the development of nuclear weapons and the ethical dilemmas they faced during and after World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Brotherhood of the Bomb'? A: The author of 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' is Gregg Herken, who provides a comprehensive account based on extensive research and interviews.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' was published on September 1, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' a new or used book? A: The condition of 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' is listed as new.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is a first edition.
- Q: What category does 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' fall under? A: 'Brotherhood of the Bomb' is categorized under United States history.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in 'Brotherhood of the Bomb'? A: Main themes include loyalty to country and science, the moral implications of scientific advancements, and the personal conflicts faced by the scientists during the Cold War.
- Q: Is there any additional material included in the book? A: The book includes behind-the-scenes accounts based on a decade of research, interviews, and newly released documents concerning the era.