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The Atomic Bomb
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Towards a New Past
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Toward a Livable World
Leo Szilard conceived of the possibility of nuclear fission sustained by a chain reaction years before it was achieved in the laboratory. He was also one of the initiators of the atomic bomb project in the United States. Yet he dedicated his final years to the causes of understanding and sustaining life. The eminent physicist became a biologist and a vital force calling, for the control of nuclear and other weapons. This book documents Szilard's energetic attempts to influence public policy on arms control and disarmament issues, both through open political processes and statements and through behindthe-scenes contacts with Washington power sources and a remarkable exercise in personal diplo...
The Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II
This book discusses the decision to use the atomic bomb. Libraries and scholars will find it a necessary adjunct to their other studies by Pulitzer-Prize author Herbert Feis on World War II. Originally published in 1966. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
The End of the Pacific War
State-of-the-art reinterpretations of the reasons for Japan's decision to surrender, by distinguished historians of differing national perspectives and differing views.
The Truman Presidency
The essays in this volume provide a wide-ranging overview of the intentions, achievements, and failures of the Truman administration.
Being a Historian
Considers what aspiring and mature historians need to know about the discipline of history in the United States today.
The Voice of the Dolphins and Other Stories
First published in 1961, this collection of playful and provocative stories by the eminent physicist is returned to print with an additional story and a new introduction. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
