The Manhattan Project and the Atomic Bomb in American History |
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| Author:
| Gonzales, Doreen |
| Series title: | In American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-89490-879-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $28.27 |
Book Description:
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During World War II, the United States was home to some of the world's greatest scientists, including some who were fleeing persecution in their own war-torn countries. When scientific discoveries provided a possible way to end the war, the United States government authorized further research. The three-year experiment resulted in the most powerful weapon on earth. Highlighting the personal stories of the people behind the development of atomic powers, author Doreen Gonzales presents...
More DescriptionDuring World War II, the United States was home to some of the world's greatest scientists, including some who were fleeing persecution in their own war-torn countries. When scientific discoveries provided a possible way to end the war, the United States government authorized further research. The three-year experiment resulted in the most powerful weapon on earth. Highlighting the personal stories of the people behind the development of atomic powers, author Doreen Gonzales presents the political, scientific, and social issues surrounding the bomb, and looks at today's issues about living in a world with nuclear weapons.