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American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

by Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

Biographical deep-dive into J. Robert Oppenheimer's life.

If you're intrigued by the complex interplay of genius, morality, and power, "American Prometheus" could be an enlightening read. The life of J. Robert Oppenheimer serves not just as a biography but as a reflection on the profound responsibilities borne by those who push the boundaries of human knowledge. This Pulitzer Prize-winning account promises not just historical facts but the drama and ethical dilemmas behind the creation of the atomic bomb.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (2006)
  • Ambassador Book Award for Biography (2006)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography (2005)
  • Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

by Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin
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ISBN: 9781838959708
Authors: Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Date of Publication: 2023-06-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Politics, History, Science
Related Topics: Biography, Politics, Biography Memoir, Biography, Biography Memoir, American History, History, War, Politics, American History, Physics
Goodreads rating: 4.31
(rated by 57543 readers)
 

Biographical deep-dive into J. Robert Oppenheimer's life.

If you're intrigued by the complex interplay of genius, morality, and power, "American Prometheus" could be an enlightening read. The life of J. Robert Oppenheimer serves not just as a biography but as a reflection on the profound responsibilities borne by those who push the boundaries of human knowledge. This Pulitzer Prize-winning account promises not just historical facts but the drama and ethical dilemmas behind the creation of the atomic bomb.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (2006)
  • Ambassador Book Award for Biography (2006)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography (2005)
  • Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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