Brighter Than a Thousand Suns: A Personal History of the Atomic Scientists

A Good condition paperback edition of Robert Jungk's profound and seminal work, "Brighter Than a Thousand Suns." Published by PENGUIN BOOKS LTD in 1970, this book offers a deeply human history of the atomic bomb, meticulously tracing its development from theoretical origins to its devastating deployment. Jungk delves into the intellectual journeys and moral quandaries of the pioneering physicists and engineers involved, providing critical insight into the Manhattan Project, the ethical debates surrounding the bomb's use on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the subsequent Cold War arms race. This compelling narrative highlights the personal stories and scientific dilemmas that shaped one of humanity's most transformative and terrifying inventions, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the history of science, warfare, and human ethics.

• Author: JUNGK, ROBERT
• Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD
• Year: 1970
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9780140206678