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 /

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Imprint:	New Jersey : World Scientific, ©2004.
Description:	1 online resource (xi, 188 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Subject:	Manhattan Project (U.S.) Manhattan Project (U.S.) Atomic bomb -- United States -- History. Atomic bomb. United States. Electronic books. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11141521

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Other authors / contributors:	Kelly, Cynthia C. Symposium on the Manhattan Project (2002 : Washington, D.C.)
ISBN:	9812567100 9789812567109 9789812560407 9812560408
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Symposium held Saturday, April 27, 2002, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	During World War II, nations raced to construct the world's 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 America's 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 Foundation's Symposium on the Manhattan Project, recounts the history of this remarkable effort and reflects upon its legacy. Most of th.
Other form:	Print version: Remembering the Manhattan Project. New Jersey : World Scientific, ©2004 9812560408

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Summary:	During World War II, nations raced to construct the world's 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 America's 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 Foundation's 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.This book has been selected for coverage in:* Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings (ISTP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings)* Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings#65533; (ISSHP#65533; / ISI Proceedings)* Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings (ISSHP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings)* CC Proceedings -- Engineering & Physical Sciences
Item Description:	Symposium held Saturday, April 27, 2002, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xi, 188 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9812567100 9789812567109 9789812560407 9812560408