The Making of the Atomic Bomb
by Richard Rhodes
The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes holds a highly rated rating of 4.32 out of 5, based on 12.2K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 886 pages.
About The Making of the Atomic Bomb
Here for the first time, in rich, human, political, and scientific detail, is the complete story of how the bomb was developed, from the turn-of-the-century discovery of the vast energy locked inside the atom to the dropping of the first bombs on Japan.Few great discoveries have evolved so swiftly -- or have been so misunderstood. From the theoretical discussions of nuclear energy to the bright glare of Trinity there was a span of hardly more than twenty-five years. What began as merely an interesting speculative problem in physics grew into the Manhattan Project, and then into the Bomb with frightening rapidity, while scientists known only to their peers -- Szilard, Teller, Oppenheimer, Bohr, Meitner, Fermi, Lawrence, and yon Neumann -- stepped from their ivory towers into the limelight.Richard Rhodes takes us on that journey step by step, minute by minute, and gives us the definitive story of man's most awesome discovery and invention.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Rhodes |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 886 |
| Genres | History, Science, Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.32 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,201 |
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What genre is The Making of the Atomic Bomb?
The Making of the Atomic Bomb is categorized as History, Science, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science.
Is The Making of the Atomic Bomb worth reading?
Based on 12.2K reader ratings, The Making of the Atomic Bomb has an average score of 4.32 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Making of the Atomic Bomb?
The Making of the Atomic Bomb has 886 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Making of the Atomic Bomb?
The Making of the Atomic Bomb was written by Richard Rhodes. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for The Making of the Atomic Bomb?
The ISBN-13 for The Making of the Atomic Bomb is 9780684813780.0.
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