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I'll always recommend a first tryst with "the making of the atomic bomb" by Richard Rhodes, he won the Pulitzer prize for it and it's my favourite book of all t
by ramraj07 3y ago
I'll always recommend a first tryst with "the making of the atomic bomb" by Richard Rhodes, he won the Pulitzer prize for it and it's my favourite book of all time. He explores the history and mind of every important person involved which includes Neumann, Szilard, Bohr and Oppenheimer.
- vanattab 3y agoI will second "the making of the atomic bomb". Definitely the best book on the topic. The audio book on audible is well done as well.
- pjmorris 3y agoI'll third the recommendation for 'The Making of the Atomic Bomb,' one of the best books I've ever read. It is a long, challenging read, but it is thorough and rewarding in proportion. On the topic of Oppenheimer, I came away with a deep respect for him as a project manager.
- arethuza 3y ago"When Szilárd told the story later he never mentioned his destination that morning. He may have had none; he often walked to think. In any case another destination intervened. The stoplight changed to green. Szilárd stepped off the curb. As he crossed the street time cracked open before him and he saw a way to the future, death into the world and all our woe, the shape of things to come."
- BenjiWiebe 3y agoAnd I'll fourth the suggestion. Excellent book.