Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
18.09.2025
Verlag
Amsterdam University PressSeitenzahl
272
Maße (L/B)
22/14 cm
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-90-485-7493-3
J. Robert Oppenheimer, often referred to as 'the father of the atomic bomb,' left us with a grim legacy. The nuclear advancements he helped create became a pivotal factor in shaping the 20th century, dominating global power dynamics and modern warfare.
A brilliant yet contentious physicist, Oppenheimer was eventually viewed as a threat to the U.S. government due to his perceived communist sympathies, leading to his forced resignation as the nation's nuclear advisor. His life was marked by extraordinary achievements but also by deep personal and professional humiliation.
Oppenheimer's impact extends beyond science and politics; his complex personality continues to resonate in literature, music, and film. He has become a cultural icon, who, despite his influence, could not prevent the inescapable reality of nuclear deterrence that shaped our modern world.
Oppenheimer in Focus explores the controversial life of Oppenheimer, delving into the science of the bomb, the inherent risks, and the man's profound interests in poetry, art, and philosophy. Extensive coverage is given to Christopher Nolan's biopic Oppenheimer, which put this extraordinary scientist in a global spotlight.
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