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American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Martin J. Sherwin, Kai Bird
4.33 AVERAGE
1.63k reviews for:
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Martin J. Sherwin, Kai Bird
4.33 AVERAGE
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A really exhaustive exploration of the life of Oppenheimer. I knew very little of his story, and nothing of his post-Trinity fight to stop the arms race, so this was a real eye opener. The machinations of politics, the military and science when brought into conflict was timely and sobering.
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Es interesante como un niño se convirtió en un científico reconocido que descubrió algo importante para el rumbo de la ciencia
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So here’s the thing about “American Prometheus…” it’s very long. It’s longer than I thought when I started reading. But the reason it’s long is that it’s a legal drama, and the author is like a lawyer building a slow case… While I wanted to know everything about the Manhattan project, it’s not until you get to the security hearings that you suddenly understand why the author needed to explain his background so thoroughly. And while I understand why it’s over 700 pages long, I can’t help but knock it down a star for length, because it could still use some editing. This is a thought provoking book about an incredible scientist’s life revolving around a highly controversial and monumental achievement and a great primer on McCarthyism. Highly recommend and can’t wait for the Nolan movie.
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