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J. Robert Oppenheimer, A Leading Physicist In The Manhattan Project, Recognized That Scientific Inquiry And Discovery Could No Longer Be Separated From Their Effect On Political Decisionmaking, Social Responsibility, And Human Endeavor In General. He Openly Addressed Issues Of Common Concern And As A Scientist Accepted The Responsibility Brought About By Nuclear Physics. This Collection Of Essays And Speeches, Only A Few Of Which Have Been Previously Published, Presents An Extraordinary Thinker And Scientist As Well As A Compassionate Human Being. No Issue Is Too Small Or Too Large If It Is In Some Way Connected To The Emergence Of A Weapon As Terrible And Powerful As The Atom Bomb. Oppenheimer Discusses The Shift In Scientific Awareness And Its Impact On Education, The Question Of Openness In A Society Forced To Keep Secrets, The Conflict Between Individual Concerns And Public And Political Necessity, The Future Of Science And Its Effects On Future Politicsin Short, The Common And Uncommon Sense We Find In Our Modern Day Reality. Uncommon Sense Presents A Responsible Scientist And A Concerned Man Who Foresaw The Problems The Discovery Of Fission Would Create. And We Should No Neglect To Read Between The Lines: The Peak Of Oppenheimera (Tm)S Career Coincided With The Mccarthy Era, The Repercussions Of Which Strongly Affected His Personal And Professional Life. The Themes Of Openness And Freedom Becomes, Therefore, Recurring Concerns In This Collection Of Essays And Speeches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Uncommon Sense'? A: 'Uncommon Sense' explores the intersection of scientific inquiry and its impact on political decision-making and social responsibility, particularly in the context of nuclear physics and the ethics surrounding it.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Uncommon Sense'? A: The author of 'Uncommon Sense' is J. Robert Oppenheimer, a renowned physicist best known for his role in the Manhattan Project.
- Q: What type of book is 'Uncommon Sense'? A: 'Uncommon Sense' is a collection of essays and speeches that reflect on scientific responsibility, ethics, and the implications of nuclear discovery.
- Q: Is 'Uncommon Sense' available in different formats? A: 'Uncommon Sense' is available in a hardcover format, ensuring durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Uncommon Sense'? A: 'Uncommon Sense' was published on January 1, 1984.
- Q: How many pages does 'Uncommon Sense' have? A: 'Uncommon Sense' contains 196 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book of 'Uncommon Sense' in? A: The used copy of 'Uncommon Sense' is described as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays of 'Uncommon Sense'? A: The essays in 'Uncommon Sense' cover topics such as scientific awareness, the conflict between individual and public interests, and the future of science in relation to politics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in mathematics? A: 'Uncommon Sense' falls within the category of Mathematics and may appeal to readers interested in the philosophical and ethical dimensions of scientific inquiry.
- Q: What edition of 'Uncommon Sense' is available? A: 'Uncommon Sense' is available as a First Edition, making it a potentially valuable addition for collectors.