Remembering the Manhattan Project: Perspectives on the Making of the Atomic Bomb and Its Legacy

Remembering the Manhattan Project: Perspectives on the Making of the Atomic Bomb and Its Legacy
ISBN-10
9812567100
ISBN-13
9789812567109
Category
History
Pages
201
Language
English
Published
2005-01-27
Publisher
World Scientific
Author
Cynthia C. Kelly

Description

During World War II, nations raced to construct the worldOCOs first nuclear weapon that would determine the future of the world. The Manhattan Project, one of the most significant achievements of the 20th century, was the culmination of AmericaOCOs war effort. Today, although the issue of nuclear weapons frequently dominates world politics, few are aware of the history behind its development. Part I of this book, comprised of papers from the Atomic Heritage FoundationOCOs Symposium on the Manhattan Project, recounts the history of this remarkable effort and reflects upon its legacy. Most of the original structures of the Manhattan Project have been inaccessible to the public and in recent years, have been stripped of their equipment and slated for demolition. Part II proposes a strategy for preserving these historical artifacts for the public and future generations."

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