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In The Shadow Of The Bomb: Oppenheimer, Bethe, And The Moral Responsibility Of The Scientist (Princeton Series In Physics)
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How Two Charismatic, Exceptionally Talented Physicists Came To Terms With The Nuclear Weapons They Helped To Createin 1945, The United States Dropped The Bomb, And Physicists Were Forced To Contemplate Disquieting Questions About Their Roles And Responsibilities. When The Cold War Followed, They Were Confronted With Political Demands For Their Loyalty And Mccarthyism'S Threats To Academic Freedom. By Examining How J. Robert Oppenheimer And Hans A. Bethetwo Men With Similar Backgrounds But Divergent Aspirations And Charactersstruggled With These Moral Dilemmas, One Of Our Foremost Historians Of Physics Tells The Story Of Modern Physics, The Development Of Atomic Weapons, And The Cold War.Oppenheimer And Bethe Led Parallel Lives. Both Received Liberal Educations That Emphasized Moral As Well As Intellectual Growth. Both Were Outstanding Theoreticians Who Worked On The Atom Bomb At Los Alamos. Both Advised The Government On Nuclear Issues, And Both Resisted The Development Of The Hydrogen Bomb. Both Were, In Their Youth, Sympathetic To Liberal Causes, And Both Were Later Called To Defend The United States Against Soviet Communism And Colleagues Against Anticommunist Crusaders. Finally, Both Prized Scientific Community As A Salve To The Apparent Failure Of Enlightenment Values.Yet Their Responses To The Use Of The Atom Bomb, The Testing Of The Hydrogen Bomb, And The Treachery Of Domestic Politics Differed Markedly. Bethe, Who Drew Confidence From Scientific Achievement And Integration Into The Physics Community, Preserved A Deep Integrity. By Accepting A Modest Role, He Continued To Influence Policy And Contributed To The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Of 1963. In Contrast, Oppenheimer First Embodied A New Scientific Personathe Scientist Who Creates Knowledge And Technology Affecting All Humanity And Boldly Addresses Their Impactand Then Could Not Carry Its Burden. His Desire To Retain Insider Status, Combined With His Isolation From Creative Work And Collegial Scientific Community, Led Him To Compromise Principles And, Ironically, To Lose Prestige And Fall Victim To Other Insiders.S. S. Schweber Draws On His Vast Knowledge Of Science And Its Historyin Addition To His Unique Access To The Personalities Involvedto Tell A Tale Of Two Men That Will Enthrall Readers Interested In Science, History, And The Lives And Minds Of Great Thinkers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'In the Shadow of the Bomb'? A: The book explores the moral responsibilities of physicists J. Robert Oppenheimer and Hans A. Bethe in relation to the atomic bomb and the Cold War.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is S. S. Schweber, a noted historian of physics.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on January 7, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the ethical implications of scientific advancements, the role of scientists during political turmoil, and the personal struggles of Oppenheimer and Bethe.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in science history? A: Yes, the book is ideal for readers interested in the history of science, moral philosophy, and the impacts of nuclear technology.
- Q: Does the book address the political pressures faced by scientists? A: Yes, it discusses the political demands during the Cold War and the effects of McCarthyism on academic freedom.
- Q: What can readers learn from Oppenheimer and Bethe's experiences? A: Readers can gain insights into the complex relationship between scientific discovery and ethical responsibility, as well as the personal dilemmas faced by influential scientists.