Diane W. (evercurious) reviewed 109 East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer and the Secret City of Los Alamos (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 9 more book reviews
This book was less about the science and more about the scientists and daily life in Los Alamos. It was fascinating, if you are interested in that type of thing, which I am. You get a personal view of Oppenheimer. You get a "feel" for what it was like to be there, what it was like for the families, and the sense of community that pervaded the place and time.
Brian C. reviewed 109 East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer and the Secret City of Los Alamos (Audio CD) (Abridged) on
A good historical book, made for a great read. Not particularly technical more a focus on the human aspect. Covers the moral dilema that scientists faced on a personal level with the making and deployment of the atomic bomb.
An amazing acheivement not only on a technical basis but also on a logistics and project management aspect.
A must read for anybody who wishes to understand some of the greatest scientific anvances in the 20 th century as well as the political and moral forces that have brought us to the world today.
An amazing acheivement not only on a technical basis but also on a logistics and project management aspect.
A must read for anybody who wishes to understand some of the greatest scientific anvances in the 20 th century as well as the political and moral forces that have brought us to the world today.
