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The groundbreaking film, Oppenheimer, which took home an Academy Award®, was inspired by this remarkable biography. Described as “A riveting account of one of history’s most essential and paradoxical figures” by Christopher Nolan, this #1 New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner delves into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant physicist who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb during wartime and later grappled with the ethical implications of scientific progress.
Authors Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin spent twenty-five years crafting this masterful and acclaimed biography, offering a comprehensive look at Oppenheimer’s journey from his early career to his impact on the Cold War era. Filled with rich detail and insight, this book has been praised as “biography and history at its finest.”
Exploring Oppenheimer’s rise and fall within the context of America’s dynamic transformation, this work is hailed as a tour de force by the Los Angeles Times Book Review. The New York Times also commends it for its deep understanding of Oppenheimer’s character and actions.
Publisher: Vintage Books; Reprint edition (May 1, 2006)
Language: English
Pages: 721
ISBN-10: 0375726268
ISBN-13: 978-0375726262
Item Weight: 2.31 pounds
Dimensions: 5.21 x 1.58 x 7.97 inches
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