the triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer Bird, Kai. creator Sherwin, Martin J. text New York A.A. Knopf 2005 1st ed. monographic eng xiii, 721 p. ill. ; 25 cm. J. Robert Oppenheimer is one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, a physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of scientific progress. In this biography twenty-five years in the making, Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin capture Oppenheimer's life and times, from his early career to his central role in the Cold War. --From publisher's description by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. Includes bibliographical references (p. [685]-699) and index. n-us--- Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967 Physicists United States Biography Atomic bomb United States History Science Political aspects United States History 20th century United States History 20th century QC16.O62 B57 2005 530/.092 B 0375726268: 2004061535 DLC 090130 20250709144151.0 13743828