Extended Summary - American Prometheus: Based On The Book By Kai Bird And Martin J. Sherwin

EXTENDED SUMMARY

AMERICAN PROMETHEUS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY KAI BIRD AND MARTIN J. SHERWIN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Foundations of a Genius

A Scholar in Formation

The Rise of a Leader

The Manhattan Project

Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Aftermath

A Public Figure and a Voice of Conscience

The Security Hearing and Downfall

Legacy in Exile

The Enigma of Oppenheimer

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“American Prometheus” by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist behind the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. The book delves into his early academic journey, leadership of the Manhattan Project, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the creation and use of nuclear weapons. It explores his complex personality, personal struggles, and his later years advocating for nuclear control. The biography examines themes of scientific responsibility, moral conflict, and the consequences of technological advancement in a world on the brink of nuclear war.

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Release date

Audiobook: November 27, 2024