{"product_id":"j-robert-oppenheimer-the-man-behind-the-atom-bomb-paperback","title":"J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Man Behind the Atom Bomb - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris McNab\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis captivating biography delves into J. Robert Oppenheimer's groundbreaking work, from his early scientific achievements to leading the Manhattan Project and his complex legacy as the mind behind the atom bomb.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe brilliant theoretical physicist, J. Robert Oppenheimer is now known primarily for his work on the development of the atomic bomb from 1942-45 at Los Alamos in New Mexico. Though fascinated by the processes that created the bomb, he was horrified by its impact and the devastation wrought on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChris McNab looks at the body of prior work that led to Oppenheimer's recruitment to the Manhattan Project as well as the development of the bomb itself. It also reflects on how his political views subsequently put him in opposition to the US government and military factions and ultimately ended his career as a nuclear physicist, despite his talents. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSirius Biographies\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together entertaining biographies of leading figures within scientific world and beyond, tracing their lives, legacy and the pioneering ideas that made them world-famous.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the course of his two-decade career as an author and editor, \u003cb\u003eChris McNab \u003c\/b\u003ehas written more than 100 titles, primarily focused on historical and military topics. His titles include: \u003ci\u003eWeapons of War: AK47\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e20th-Century Small Arms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA History of the World in 100 Weapons, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated History of the Vietnam War\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of the Poppy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHitler's Fortresses. \u003c\/i\u003eIn addition to his writing work, Chris has made regular contributions on radio and television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 6.03 x 9.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47415736238301,"sku":"9781398844322","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/7TJ6TeOW_c9781398844322.webp?v=1771211171","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/j-robert-oppenheimer-the-man-behind-the-atom-bomb-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}