Drawing on previously untapped sources, here is a unique examination of the life and legacy of one of the 20th century's most controversial and influential scientists. To his supporters he was a hero of the Cold War, to his detractors he was evil personified, but no matter which way you look at it, Edward Teller - known as 'The father of the H-Bomb' - was one of the 20th century's most influential scientists. "Judging Edward Teller" is a definitive biography that presents a balanced portrait of the multifaceted and enigmatic scientist set against the backdrop of one of the most chaotic periods in the history of the world. Drawing on previously unknown archival material from Hungarian, American and German sources it provides fresh insights into Teller's motivations, his pivotal role in the creation of the hydrogen bomb, his often turbulent relationship with friends and colleagues, his damaging testimony against physicist Robert Oppenheimer, and the legacy of his scientific genius.
- ISBN:
- 9781616142216
- 9781616142216
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Category:
- Biography: science
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
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01-06-2013
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Prometheus Books
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions (mm):
- 229x152x13mm
- Weight:
- 0.45kg
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